Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi named to All-Star team for second time

TORONTO — The first half-season of Yusei Kikuchi’s three-year deal with the Angels has been an unqualified success.

Kikuchi was named to the All-Star team on Sunday afternoon. He was the only Angels player picked to the team.

General manager Perry Minasian announced Kikuchi’s selection in front of the whole team.

“All my teammates were really happy for me,” Kikuchi said through his interpreter. “And Perry came in and delivered a really heartfelt message. It really got to me.