Yates, whose 1.17 ERA was second only to Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (0.61) among relievers with at least 50 innings of work last season. The Dodgers designate Ryan Brasier for assignment.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract with veteran right-handed reliever Kirby Yates.

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen just got even better. On Tuesday, the Dodgers finalized a one-year, $13 million contract with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, who passed a physical after agreeing to terms last week,