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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.

Overview

  • 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.