Kirby Yates, Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers designated veteran reliever Ryan Brasier for assignment, which cleared space on the 40-man roster for the signing new bullpen addition Kirby Yates.
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.
The Dodgers made their signing of Kirby Yates official, with Brasier losing his spot on the roster as a result. Brasier had a strong 3.54 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 25:5 K:BB across 28 innings in 2024,
The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Kirby Yates on Tuesday. With an overflow in the bullpen, they could trade this reliever to the Houston Astros.
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' 40-man roster filled to capacity after they made their deal with Tanner Scott official, but when Kirby Yates' signing came right on Scott's heels, the question was who LA was going to bump off the roster in order to make room for him.
Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates has agreed to a one-year contract worth $13 million to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was first reported Jan. 21, and the team confirmed
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to make moves in the offseason. On Thursday, the reigning World Series winners added another solid piece to their roster by signing right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates.