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The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly have finalized a contract with veteran relief pitcher 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, according to multiple reports. MLB Network's Mark Feinsand was the first to report the news, which ESPN's Jeff Passan corroborated.Yates' contract reportedly includes an incentive that would boost the total value to $14 million.

The Dodgers' bullpen gets even stronger. First on Yates' physical being passed was Feinsand'Yates, 37, remains one of the top relievers in baseball.After primarily working in a setup role with the Atlanta Braves in 2022 and 2023, Yates dominated for the Texas Rangers last season with a 1.17 ERA and 33 saves in 61 appearances.The Dodgers' signing of Yates came on the heels of deals with elite reliever Tanner Scott and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki.

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