The 37-year-old veteran has pitched just one inning in postseason play – a number he should be able to increase with the Dodgers next October.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes called it a "difficult decision" to part with Brasier after the team signed Kirby Yates.
After watching their reshaped pitching staff get ravaged by injuries last year, the Dodgers went into this offseason looking to bolster their pitching options across the board.
While all of the focus has been on their spending in free agency over the past two years, the Los Angeles Dodgers have maintained one of the best farm systems under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.
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Yates, whose 1.17 ERA was second only to Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (0.61) among relievers with at least 50 innings of work last season. The Dodgers designate Ryan Brasier for assignment.
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 it Thursday night.
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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.
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 als
After watching their reshaped pitching staff get ravaged by injuries last year, the Dodgers went into this offseason looking to bolster their pitching options across the board.
Yates joins a refurbished bullpen for the World Series champions, who finalized a four-year, $72 million contract with Tanner Scott last week.