While the Los Angeles Dodgers have been tied to a multitude of trade scenarios involving a starting pitcher, another potential option for them and other clubs is Japanese star Yusei Kikuchi.
As expected, he was officially posted by the Seibu Lions on Dec. 3. That marked the start of a 30-day window for any MLB team negotiate a contract with the left-hander. If a deal is not reached, Kikuchi would remain in Japan’s Pacific League.
While he isn’t as heralded as Shohei Ohtani, who made the jump stateside last winter, Kikuchi is certainly talented enough to provide a boon to any rotation.