Dodgers Sign Kirby Yates, Bolstering MLB's Most Expensive Roster

The Dodgers finalized a $13 million deal with All-Star reliever Kirby Yates, adding to their record-setting $400 million payroll as rivals voice concerns over spending disparities.

Kirby Yates, a two-time All-Star, joins the Dodgers on a one-year, $13 million contract, with incentives potentially increasing the total to $14 million.
Yates had a stellar 2024 season with the Texas Rangers, recording a 1.17 ERA and 33 saves, solidifying his reputation as one of MLB's top relievers.
This signing continues the Dodgers' aggressive offseason, which has included major acquisitions like Blake Snell, Tanner Scott, and Roki Sasaki, pushing their payroll to nearly $400 million.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and other MLB figures have raised concerns about the growing financial disparity between large- and small-market teams.
The Dodgers aim to repeat as World Series champions, leveraging their deep pitching staff and revamped bullpen, now considered among the best in baseball.

Orange County Register