The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of right-handed reliever Kirby Yates will cost another one of their veteran stalwarts a job.
The Dodgers designated relief pitcher Ryan Brasier for assignment Thursday to make room for their latest free-agent addition.
#Dodgers finally make the signing of Kirby Yates officially official. Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier is DFAed to clear a 40-man roster spot. LAD had been looking to move Brasier in a trade but apparently got no traction on that.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) January 31, 2025Brasier, 37, went 1-0 with a 3.54 ERA in 29 appearances last season — a good season by most standards, but not good enough to hold a job in the Dodgers' upgraded bullpen.
By cutting Brasier, the Dodgers gained a spot on their 40-man roster and officially announced the signing of Yates, who had 33 saves last season for the Texas Rangers.
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