The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a one-year, $13 million deal with right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, enhancing their already formidable roster for the 2025 season. This acquisition continues the team's strategy of building a superteam poised for a strong World Series run, particularly after Yates demonstrated exceptional performance last year, posting a 1.17 ERA over 61⅔ innings with 33 saves for Texas.

Yates joins a well-rounded bullpen that includes closer Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen, alongside returning pitchers Michael Kopech and Alex Vesia. The Dodgers are also bolstering their starting rotation with free-agent signing Blake Snell, as well as established arms like Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw. The depth of the pitching staff positions the Dodgers as frontrunners to win consecutive World Series titles, a feat not achieved in 25 years.