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Pitchers the Angels Already Know Will Make the Opening Day Roster
- The Angels plan a thirteen-man pitching staff for Opening Day, with five starters and eight relievers.
- Yusei Kikuchi is pegged as a likely Opening Day starter after a 2025 season with strong run results.
- Grayson Rodriguez, acquired mid-season, is hoped to stay healthy and in the fold after elbow cleanup.
- The fifth starter job remains unsettled, with Alex Manoah, George Klassen, or others in the mix.
- Kirby Yates anchors the bullpen after reuniting with pitching coach Mike Maddux.
- Drew Pomeranz and Jordan Romano are in the mix for bullpen roles and the team signed lefty Brent Suter for depth.
- Ben Joyce and Robert Stephenson may miss time at the start of the year, keeping bullpen competition wide open.
- Kirby Yates' return to working with Maddux could turn him into a major late-inning weapon.
- The Angels added veteran depth with Brent Suter and have bullpen competition to monitor during Spring Training.
- Team is hopeful health and spring progress will determine final roster decisions for the bullpen.
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