After a decade in the MLB, reliever Kirby Yates signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, motivated by their dedication to success. Having previously played for the Texas Rangers, where he excelled with a 1.17 ERA, Yates expressed enthusiasm about joining the organization. The Dodgers made room for him by trading pitcher Ryan Brasier. Yates is recognized as a resilient player, overcoming injuries, and believes he can perform at a high level for several more years. The team sees his experience as a contribution to their championship ambitions.
"I don't think there was much of a decision," Yates told Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain this week at spring training. "A team like this comes calling, especially at this point in my career, you want to go to a team that's committed to winning. I don't think there's anybody that's more committed than the Dodgers right now."
"You're also getting the definition of a grinder and a great teammate with Kirby," general manager Brandon Gomes said. "He's overcome long odds from being a non-drafted free agent [out of college]. He's persevered through injury and emerged on the other side of that as one of the game's best relievers."
"I still felt, [last] year, that I could really pitch at a high, high level still, and I proved that to myself," Yates said at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. "I still think I've got a few more good years."
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