Kirby Yates has signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to strengthen a talented bullpen. At 38, Yates seeks playoff opportunities, having only one postseason appearance in ten seasons. His stellar 2024 season with a 1.17 ERA and 85 strikeouts was not enough to secure a playoff spot with the Texas Rangers. Influenced by his past experiences, Yates believes the Dodgers present his best chance yet for a World Series victory, given their consistent playoff presence and formidable roster.
Free agency is the only time you can really choose your team. The older you get, that starts being important. When you're the second week of August, first week of September, and you're falling out of that playoff race, it hits you a little different. You're getting older and losing another chance to make a deep run in the postseason.
This is my third time signing with the reigning World Series champs. I think the difference this time is how loaded this team is compared to everybody else.
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