The Los Angeles Dodgers are a superteam the likes of which we haven't seen since the Yankees of the early 2000's – and even that feels like a stretch. Yet, even the Dodgers must abide by basic roster regulations.
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,
No contract has been finalized yet, but it appears as though the Dodgers are on the verge of their latest notable addition this offseason in Kirby Yates.
Tanner Scott is no longer an option for the Boston Red Sox, who desperately need more bullpen help in free agency. What's next? Scott, a 2024 All-Star lefty,
The Dodgers’ offseason spending spree has included signing Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract and inking Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to a minor league deal.
Before landing Yates, the Dodgers agreed to terms with former Padres closer Tanner Scott on a four-year, $72 million deal. And before that, they brought back Blake Treinen on a two-year, $22 million deal.
The Dodgers agreed to a $13 million deal with reliever Kirby Yates, sources told ESPN, pushing their total offseason spending to more than $450 million.
There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.
Don't expect the New York Yankees to match the Los Angeles Dodgers in spending anytime soon, judging from their controlling owner's recent comments. Yankees chairman Hal Steinbrenner responded to the Dodgers' run of recent signings,
Then, on the eve of the Winter Meetings, the Dodgers made a surprise acquisition, signing outfielder Michael Conforto on a one-year, $17 million. That same night, it was reported reliever Blake Treinen was returning to Los Angeles on a two-year, $22 million deal.
According to multiple reports, Kirby Yates has passed his physical and agreed to a one-year deal with the Dodgers. The Beverly Hills Sports Council client is guaranteed $13M and could unlock another $1M in bonuses — $500K each at 50 and 55 appearances. The team has still not officially announced the signing.