Scouting Report: Kirby Yates
Los Angeles Angels | RP
Overall
Summary
Kirby Yates was activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after missing the first five-plus weeks of the season due to left knee inflammation. He made his season debut on Friday, pitching a scoreless seventh inning against the Blue Jays, striking out George Springer and retiring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kazuma Okamoto after allowing a pinch-hit single. Yates completed a four-outing rehab assignment before activation, showing improvement with a scoreless final outing. He is positioned to compete for the closer's role with the Angels following Jordan Romano's departure in late April. Yates is two saves shy of 100 for his career.
Strengths
- Successful season debut with scoreless inning
- Struck out George Springer to start the inning
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