Yusei Kikuchi (neck) scratched on Friday, Nestor Cortes to start against Houston
Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has been scratched from his Friday start against the Houston Astros.
What It Means:
Kikuchi is dealing with a neck injury and will not pitch against Houston on Friday. Nestor Cortes will take the mound against the Astros in his place.
Cortes has a 7.36 ERA this season in 7.3 innings pitched.
Source:
Ryan Divish
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