Texas Rangers sign relief pitcher Kirby Yates
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 09: Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (22) pitching in the sixth inning of game 2 of the NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on October 9, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/I
The Texas Rangers signed their first new player since winning the World Series.
Relief pitcher Kirby Yates comes to Texas from the Braves.
The 36-year-old right-hander had a solid 2023 season for Atlanta after missing most of the previous three years due to injuries.
Before that, he was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball.
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