Kirby Yates

Kirby Yates blew a save opportunity on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Yates took the mound with the Angels leading 5-4 in the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff home run to Jeff McNeil to tie the game. It was his first time pitching with the lead since being activated from the injured list. Yates has allowed three runs in five innings since coming off the IL.

Kirby Yates tossed a scoreless seventh inning on Friday, pitching around a one-out single in his season debut against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Yates was activated from the injured list by the Angels on Tuesday and made his first appearance of the season on Friday. He struck out George Springer to start the seventh inning before allowing a pinch-hit single to Yohendrick Pinango. After a balk got Pinango into scoring position, Yates retired Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto to end the inning. Yates, who is two saves shy of 100 for his career, should be in the mix for the closer's role moving forward.

The Angels activated Kirby Yates from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Yates returns after concluding his rehab assignment. He should be back in a high-leverage role in the Angels bullpen.

Kirby Yates tossed a scoreless inning on his rehab assignment on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Yates struck out two. He is working his way back from a knee injury.

The Angels transferred Kirby Yates rehab assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Yates will make an appearance on Wednesday. He is likely nearing his return from injury to join the Angels bullpen.