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“Houston Astros GM Justifies Eye-Watering Trade Price for Yusei Kikuchi Amidst Criticism”

967sportsof July 30, 2024

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The Houston Astros made a significant trade on Monday, acquiring starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays. While Kikuchi is expected to fill a crucial role and potentially drive a postseason run, the Astros had to pay a high price for him. Some consider it one of the most substantial trade overpays in recent MLB history.

 

In exchange for Kikuchi, the Astros gave up right-hander Jake Bloss, outfielder Joey Loperfido, and infielder Will Wagner. Both Bloss and Loperfido are MLB-ready, and Wagner has a promising future. Many fans are unhappy with the steep price paid by Astros general manager Dana Brown.

Brown explained that the Astros explored other trades for starting pitchers, but those deals were even more costly. So far in the 2024 MLB season, Kikuchi has started in 22 games, posting a 4-9 record with a 4.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 4.3 K/BB ratio over 115.2 innings pitched. These numbers haven’t justified the high cost of acquiring him, and fans can only hope that Kikuchi performs better for the rest of the season.

 

At 33 years old and in the final year of his contract, Kikuchi is essentially a half-season rental, making the trade seem even riskier. The outcome of this trade will likely be viewed as either a significant loss for Houston or a surprising success, depending on Kikuchi’s performance.

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