No contract has been finalized yet, but it appears as though the Dodgers are on the verge of their latest notable addition this offseason in Kirby Yates.
The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking bullpen reinforcements after failing to pursue top free-agent relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players are reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers,
Kirby Yates is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen just two days after the club went out and signed another All-Star closer in Tanner Scott.
Kirby Yates posted a 1.17 ERA with 33 saves last season for the Rangers in earning his second All-Star nod. Deal is contingent on passing a physical.
The Dodgers had already added a plethora of pieces to their championship squad and established themselves as super-team villains — in part by convincing players to agree to deferred money in their contracts, a trend popularized last year by Shohei Ohtani, whose $700 million contract includes $680 million in deferrals.
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Thursday that while he anticipates Scott receiving plenty of save chances, he will not be the team's set closer, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Scott might very well be the favorite to nab the most saves for the Dodgers after inking a four-year,
The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off winning the 2024 World Series, and they have followed it up with another strong offseason of work that has seen them only get stronger. Even with several big name additions on board,
The Dodgers and reliever Kirby Yates reached a "tentative" agreement, pending completion of a physical. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Dodgers had interest in Kirby Yates earlier in the offseason. Is a match still possible? Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have to clear room on the 40-man roster in order to welcome their two new additions to the bullpen, relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yat
The Washington Nationals have had a rough few years after winning the World Series in 2019. After missing the postseason for a fifth straight season and finishing with a record of 71-91, the Nationals came into the offseason with hopes of improvement.