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Angels Trade Kirby Yates to Pirates for Prospect
4 Aug
Summary
- Angels traded pitcher Kirby Yates to the Pirates before the deadline.
- Yates had a 3.95 ERA but strong underlying strikeout metrics.
- Kyle Robinson, a minor league pitcher, was acquired by the Angels.
The Los Angeles Angels completed a trade just before the 3 p.m. PST deadline, acquiring pitcher Kyle Robinson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Kirby Yates. Yates, at 39 years old, has had a mixed season with a 3.95 ERA, though his strikeout rate and FIP suggest underlying strengths. His fastball velocity, averaging 90.9 mph, is notably below the league average, contributing to struggles with significant damage against him.
Given Yates' expiring contract and his favorable advanced metrics, he represented a tradeable asset for the Angels, who are currently in a rebuilding phase. Robinson, a 2024 draft pick, has pitched across multiple minor league levels this season, including Double-A where he recorded 20 strikeouts in 21 innings over five starts, though his ERA there was 6.43.
