Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates left Saturday's game after allowing two earned runs and a three-run homer. His exit highlights the team's existing pitching woes, with 14 pitchers currently injured. Manager Dave Roberts expressed concern over the bullpen's heavy workload, stating their current innings are unsustainable. Yates, who signed a one-year, $13 million deal, has recorded a 3.86 ERA this season. The severity of his injury remains uncertain, impacting both his performance and the team's overall pitching strategy amidst injuries.
The Dodgers bullpen currently leads the league in innings, a concerning trend for a team that has several pitchers sidelined by injuries.
Manager Dave Roberts said the current usage of the bullpen is not a sustainable business model.
It's unclear how severe Yates' injury is, but it perhaps was a reason for his poor performance on the mound Saturday night.
Yates signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the defending champions in the offseason.
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