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Dodgers Activate Kirby Yates, Place Blake Snell on Paternity List Before Padres Game 2

The moves reinforce a relief corps that has carried one of MLB's best ERAs, with Michael Kopech reportedly nearing activation.

Jul 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kirby Yates (38) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File photo
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Aug 22, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws a pitch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles activated reliever Kirby Yates from the injured list for Saturday night’s game at Petco Park.
  • In a corresponding move, starter Blake Snell was placed on the paternity list, a three-day leave that keeps him on track to start Aug. 29 against the Diamondbacks.
  • Closer Tanner Scott returned from the IL on Friday after elbow inflammation, giving the Dodgers two late-inning options back for the Padres series.
  • Despite injuries and uneven seasons from expected anchors, the bullpen owns MLB’s fourth-best ERA at 3.53, with Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer and Anthony Banda stepping up.
  • The Dodgers and Padres are tied atop the NL West after San Diego’s 2-1 win in the opener, and The Athletic reports Michael Kopech could be activated soon.