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Kirby Yates

Kirby Yates

RP - Texas Rangers

Age: 37College: Yavapai College (AZ)Bats: LThrows: RCountry: USA

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Kirby Yates seals the deal in Rangers' victory

Kirby Yates secured his 32nd save of the season in a tight 5-2 win over the Angels, allowing no hits and one walk in his inning of work.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not recording a strikeout, Yates's ability to keep runs off the board continues to bolster his impressive season stats, including a stellar 1.19 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. His consistent performance, marked by a high strikeout rate and low BABIP, underscores his reliability in clutch situations. Fantasy managers should continue to view Yates as a top-tier closer option, especially given his ability to maintain low scoring against him and a strong finish in save situations.

Chris Schommer1 week ago
Kirby Yates Seals the Deal in Rangers' Shutout Win

Kirby Yates delivered a flawless performance, striking out two in a clean inning to notch a save in the Rangers' 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a textbook display of Yates's dominance this season, characterized by his sharp 1.23 ERA and a WHIP that's almost invisible at 0.85. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (12.7 K/9) while keeping runners off base (0.180 BABIP) continues to make him one of the most reliable closers in fantasy baseball. Given his consistent performance and role as the Rangers' closer, Yates remains a must-start in all formats, especially in leagues that value saves and strikeouts.

Jesse Garcia2 weeks ago
Kirby Yates Seals the Deal in Tight Rangers Victory

Kirby Yates delivered a solid performance, allowing just one hit and striking out two to notch a save in the Rangers' 5-4 win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing underscores Yates's reliability as a closer this season, where he has amassed an impressive 1.27 ERA and 30 saves. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (12.9 K/9) and a low WHIP (0.85) makes him a top-tier option in fantasy leagues. Given his consistent performance and the Rangers' frequent save opportunities, Yates should remain a staple in fantasy lineups, especially in categories that reward saves and strikeouts.

Chase Davis3 weeks ago
Kirby Yates earns save Sunday

Kirby Yates worked around a walk to throw a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Yates needed just 16 pitches to earn his 29th save on the season.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Kirby Yates seals the deal in Rangers' victory

Kirby Yates delivered a flawless performance, securing a save in the Rangers' 6-4 win over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 12 pitches across a clean inning, allowing no hits or walks and striking out one batter. This outing underscores Yates's role as a reliable closer for Texas, further bolstering his already impressive season stats. With a 1.32 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and now 28 saves, Yates continues to be a top-tier option for fantasy managers in need of saves and strikeouts. His consistent performance, highlighted by a high strikeout rate and low ERA, makes him a must-start in all formats.

Chris Schommer4 weeks ago