The Los Angeles Angels have secured two big additions to their 2025 starting lineup in left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and right-hander Kyle Hendricks.

As for the rest of the rotation, right-hander Jose Soriano and left-hander Tyler Anderson appear to be locked in, leaving a spot open for internal candidates to compete for in spring training — or the Angels could add another free agent.

Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter released his starting lineup predictions for all 30 clubs on Wednesday and named a surprising name as the No. 2 starter – Luis Severino. Unfortunately, Severino is now off the market.

On Thursday, Severino agreed to a three-year, $67 million contract with American League West rival Athletics. Not only will Severino not be joining the Angels, but he will torment them in the AL West for the next three seasons.

Severino made a strong comeback in 2024 after several injury-plagued seasons. During his brief stint with the New York Mets, the 30-year-old right-hander posted an 11-7 record in 31 starts and posted a 3.91 ERA. He logged 182 innings, struck out 161 batters and recorded a WAR of 1.6, demonstrating his endurance and effectiveness on the mound.

Severino had a one-year, $13 million contract in New York and helped the Mets to a surprise run into the NLCS. He spent the last nine seasons across town with the New York Yankees.

Severino’s tenure with the Yankees was marked by early success and lingering injuries. He debuted impressively in 2015 and earned All-Star honors in 2017 and 2018, finishing in the top 10 in AL Cy Young voting both years. However, starting in 2019, injuries derailed much of his career, including shoulder and lat problems, Tommy John surgery, and other setbacks.

Between 2018 and 2022, despite limited appearances, Severino managed a strong 42-18 record with a 3.10 ERA, 1.064 WHIP and 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, for an average WAR of 4.6 per 162 games. However, his final Yankees season in 2023 was disappointing as he finished 4-8 with a 6.65 ERA and -1.5 WAR.

Severino’s successful 2024 season with the Mets earned him a big salary, but it didn’t come from the Angels.