Dodgers make intriguing roster move
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to add in free agency as Spring Training approaches. On Tuesday, they signed reliever Kirby Yates, joining Tanner Scott as big-name Dodgers bullpen adds. If that sounds like old news,
The Dodgers are building a super bullpen to round out their super team. Los Angeles has agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates on a one-year contract for $13 million. The Dodgers designated right-handed pitcher Ryan Brasier for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
The Dodgers are reportedly close to reaching agreement on a contract with Yates, who led the majors with 41 saves in 2019 and made the All-Star team with the Rangers last year.
Before landing Yates, the Dodgers agreed to terms with former Padres closer Tanner Scott on a four-year, $72 million deal. And before that, they brought back Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22 million deal.
The San Diego Padres are looking to shed payroll this ... Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, and Kirby Yates will now be wearing Dodger blue next season, an unsightly image for Padres fans.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added Kirby Yates to their bullpen on Thursday, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the veteran right-hander. The Dodgers also designated right-hander Ryan Brasier for assignment to make room on the team's 40-man roster.
MLB insiders provided some major trade updates on the looming questions regarding some of the San Diego Padres stars ... they went ahead and signed Kirby Yates on Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday night, the team agreed to a one-year, $13-million contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, according to a person with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. The signing came a week after news emerged the Dodgers and Yates were in advanced discussions on a deal.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier for assignment on Thursday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. This was the corresponding roster move that was bound to come when Los Angeles signed free-agent reliever Kirby Yates.