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.
On March 25, 1987, Kirby Kali Yates was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
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.
On November 20, 2013, Kirby Yates was added to the Tampa Bay Rays 40-man roster.
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.
On November 25, 2015, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Kirby Yates to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.
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.
On January 5, 2016, Kirby Yates was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians.
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.
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.
On November 6, 2023, the Atlanta Braves declined the option on Kirby Yates' contract for the 2024 season, making him a free agent.
On December 6, 2023, Kirby Yates signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
On January 30, 2025, Kirby Yates signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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