The Dodgers are reportedly close to reaching agreement on a contract with Yates, who led the majors with 41 saves in 2019 and made the All-Star team with the Rangers last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially introduced Tanner Scott as the newest member of their club as he represents their first big-money relief pitcher signing since Kenley Jansen’s five-year, $80 million deal in 2017.

Kirby Yates is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen just two days after the club went out and signed another All-Star closer in Tanner Scott.

Asked if his team was overrunning baseball, GM Brandon Gomes answered: “The goal is to win every single year.”

The Dodgers had interest in Kirby Yates earlier in the offseason. Is a match still possible? Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off winning the 2024 World Series, and they have followed it up with another strong offseason of work that has seen them only get stronger. Even with several big name additions on board,

The Dodgers had already added a plethora of pieces to their championship squad and established themselves as super-team villains — in part by convincing players to agree to deferred money in their contracts, a trend popularized last year by Shohei Ohtani, whose $700 million contract includes $680 million in deferrals.

The Dodgers and reliever Kirby Yates reached a "tentative" agreement, pending completion of a physical. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Chicago Cubs are actively seeking bullpen reinforcements after failing to pursue top free-agent relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players are reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers,

Kirby Yates posted a 1.17 ERA with 33 saves last season for the Rangers in earning his second All-Star nod. Deal is contingent on passing a physical.

Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Dodgers, which was finalized on January 22, 2025. Here are details of the contract, including signing bonus, annual salaries, and deferred money.