History of Kirby Yates in Timeline

Kirby Yates is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Throughout his MLB career, he has also played for several other teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers. Yates is an American athlete known for his pitching abilities.

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March 25, 1987: Kirby Yates Born

On March 25, 1987, Kirby Kali Yates was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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June 22, 2009: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays

On June 22, 2009, Kirby Yates signed with the Tampa Bay Rays as an amateur free agent after going undrafted in the 2009 MLB draft. He then began his professional career with the Princeton Rays of the Appalachian League.

November 20, 2013: Added to Rays 40-man roster

On November 20, 2013, Kirby Yates was added to the Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster.

June 7, 2014: MLB Debut

On June 7, 2014, Kirby Yates was called up to the majors and made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. He pitched 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners with two strikeouts, his first being against Brad Miller.

November 25, 2015: Traded to Cleveland Indians

On November 25, 2015, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Kirby Yates to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.

January 2, 2016: Married Ashlee

On January 2, 2016, Kirby Yates married his long time girlfriend Ashlee. She owns a business that places sitters with professional athlete families, Homerun Sitters LLC.

January 5, 2016: Designated for Assignment

On January 5, 2016, Kirby Yates was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians.

April 2, 2017: Designated for Assignment

On April 2, 2017, Kirby Yates was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels after failing to secure a spot in the Angels bullpen during spring training.

April 26, 2017: Claimed by Padres

On April 26, 2017, Kirby Yates was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. He excelled relieving for the Padres, striking out 87 in 55+2⁄3 innings and going 4–5 with a 3.72 ERA in 61 games.