Six years ago, the trade deadline passed, Kirby Yates remained in the Padres clubhouse and, believe it or not, breathed a sigh of relief. The Padres were not headed to the postseason that year.

Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates could rejoin Dodgers’ bullpen this weekend The veteran right-handers each threw 15-20 pitches to hitters in simulated innings before Wednesday’s game. Tommy Edman ...