M's Kikuchi placed on IL, may still head to All-Star Game

Posted July 11, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) - All-Star pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Seattle Mariners was placed on the injured list on Sunday.

However, it's possible that he could still participate in the upcoming All-Star Game festivities in Denver.

Manager Scott Servais said he couldn't comment on Kikuchi's status 'œfor a number of different reasons,'ť but that he was 'œnot that concerned with where's he's at.'ť

'œI still think he's planning on heading over to the All-Star Game,'ť Servais said.

No other details were available about the pitcher's status.

The Mariners promoted promising catching prospect Cal Raleigh to take his place in the lineup. Raleigh will make his debut later Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He'll catch a bullpen day from the Mariners staff.

Kikuchi has been one of the top left-handers in baseball this season, his third since signing with the Mariners and moving over to the major leagues from Japan. He's 6-4 with a 3.48 ERA and 98 strikeouts.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who has been selected to the American League All-Star team, blows a bubble as he watches from the dugout during the Mariners' baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The Associated Press

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