Kirby Yates

Kirby Yates is expected to progress to throwing a bullpen soon.

Fantasy Impact

Yates has been playing catch following a trip to the injured list. It sounds like he could miss the minimum number of days on the injured list.

The Angels placed RHP Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

This injury comes out of no where for Yates. It is unclear how long he'll be sidelined for. We'll likely see either Jordan Romano or Drew Pomeranz in save situations for the Angels.

Kirby Yates and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year deal, pending a physical.

Fantasy Impact

After being selected to his second All-Star team in 2024 with the Texas Rangers, Yates struggled to stay healthy in 2025 and was limited to 41.1 innings, posting a 5.23 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 11.3 K/9 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will look to bounce back in 2026 and will likely compete for the closer role during spring training.

The Dodgers have placed Kirby Yates (hamstring) on the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Yates has been out of action since Saturday and will be out of action through at least the early part of the NLDS, if the Dodgers advance. Roki Sasaki was activated off the injured list and will take Yates' spot in the bullpen.

Kirby Yates (back) has been activated from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Yates will return to the Dodgers' bullpen behind closer Tanner Scott. He has a 4.31 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 31.1 innings this season.