Kikuchi (shoulder) is expected to another live session this weekend, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Kikuchi threw 34 pitches to Wade Meckler and Denzer Guzman on Tuesday, and he said that he felt great afterwards. The southpaw has been out since late April while recovering from left shoulder inflammation, and he is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment after he completes his next live batting practice session.