Player Profile
Kirby Yates
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2 entriesPicked up his first save since July 2025 — the 99th of his career. The 4.26 ERA masks a 2.80 SIERA, but contact-quality concerns persist. The Angels are winning more games (Soriano, Detmers leading the way), so save chances should pile up. Speculative add in deeper formats.
Blew a save Thursday and the velocity charts are flashing red — his fastball is down notably from his career norm. The Angels' manager still expresses trust, but the metrics warrant real caution. Fade in standard formats; the ninth-inning role is genuinely up for grabs.