There’s truly fairly a bit of stories stuffed into right here, as none of it’s impactful sufficient to get its personal put up given how the roster is constructed … or at the very least that’s what I’m telling myself as an excuse to be lazy.
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Beginning off with the information that impacts the big-league roster, the Kirby Yates signing is lastly last, with the contract being finalized at one-year, $13 million with bonuses that might take it to $14 million. There’s minimal draw back to this for the Dodgers, with upside that’s an elite back-end pen arm.
Supply confirms: The Dodgers and Kirby Yates are in settlement on a one-year, $13 million deal that earns him $500k every at 50 and 55 video games pitched, which might carry it as much as $14 million.
@feinsand.bsky.social had deal executed, @jeffpasan.bsky.social had phrases.
— fabianardaya.bsky.social (@fabianardaya.bsky.social) January 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sadly, to be able to get that executed, they needed to designate Ryan Brasier.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to phrases with RHP Kirby Yates on a one-year contract for $13 million. The Dodgers designated RHP Ryan Brasier for task to make room on the 40-man roster.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 31, 2025
He was a standout with the Dodgers after coming over following his launch from the Crimson Sox in the course of 2023, and he posted a 1.89 ERA and a pair of.83 FIP in 66.2 innings throughout his time with the workforce. Nonetheless, he’s 37 now, struggled with a calf damage in 2024, and regressed a bit, together with shedding over a tick on his fastball. Brasier was extra of a front-end possibility by the tip of the yr and was used as an opener at occasions within the playoffs, throughout which he gave up 5 runs (4 homers) in 9 innings. He’s making a modest $4.5 million, which suggests he nonetheless has some worth, therefore a commerce.
In return for Brasier, the Dodgers will get a PTBNL or money from the Cubs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen surplus has helped the Chicago Cubs discover a leverage possibility. The Dodgers traded veteran reliever Ryan Brasier and money to the Cubs on Tuesday, discovering a touchdown spot for the right-hander and a few wage reduction within the course of. In return for Brasier, the Dodgers will obtain both money or a participant to be named from the Cubs.
Provided that money is an possibility, I wouldn’t anticipate the PTBNL to be anyone vital.
Good get for the Cubs.
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In arbitration information, the Dodgers averted going to arbitration altogether, as they settled with Alex Vesia on $2.25 million with a $3.55 million membership possibility for 2026 that features a $50k buyout. In that membership possibility yr, incentives can take his wage as much as $3.725 million.
The Dodgers and Alex Vesia have settled to keep away from arbitration on a one-year deal that features a membership possibility for 2026, supply tells The Athletic.
Deal will assure him $2.3 million.
Dodgers will keep away from a listening to. Vesia had filed at $2.35 million, Dodgers at $2.05 this month.
— fabianardaya.bsky.social (@fabianardaya.bsky.social) January 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Vesia’s contract pays him $2.25 million in 2025, per supply.
It has a $3.55 million membership possibility ($50k buyout, therefore the $2.3 million assure reported), and might rise up to $3.725 million on appearances. @feinsand.bsky.social had the choice particulars.
— fabianardaya.bsky.social (@fabianardaya.bsky.social) January 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Stable little bit of enterprise for Vesia, as he was projected to get ~$1.9 million, so it positive appeared like he’d face a troublesome go in opposition to the Dodgers in arb.
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Again on January 24, the Dodgers introduced the 24 non-roster invitees to big-league camp at Spring Coaching.
RHP
LHP
C
INF
OF
Don’t have a lot to say about these guys that hasn’t already been stated by Eric Stephen over at True Blue LA, who has each brief blurbs and contract trivialities for all of them. Apart from that one overseas man, it’s gonna be an excessive uphill battle for any of the to make the Opening Day roster, so it’s extra about them going out and showcasing their stuff.
Pitchers and catchers will report on February 10 (sure, already), and the remainder will likely be exhibiting up on February 15, with the video games beginning on February 20. Bear in mind, the Dodgers open the season early on March 18 in Japan in opposition to the Cubs.
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For individuals who have been involved and asking about Clayton Kershaw‘s future with the workforce, Brandon Gomes has stated nothing has modified and they’re simply ready on him.
Kershaw was one of many gamers who despatched a video as a part of the #Dodgers‘ recruiting pitch to Roki Sasaki
— Invoice Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) January 23, 2025
As I’ve been saying, he’s at present injured, so that they’re possible at the very least ready for camp to start out to allow them to stick him on the 60-day IL quite than having to power a roster spot open.
Talking of accidents, there was some concern about Michael Kopech‘s arm, due to course.
There is no such thing as a structural injury with Kopech’s forearm, simply irritation, so the Dodgers plan to be cautious with him on the season’s outset. https://t.co/jjV5dttyzf
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 21, 2025
Gomes downplayed it, however … properly, we all know how final season went with pitching accidents.
GM Brandon Gomes indicated studies of a forearm concern with Michael Kopech are overblown. Kopech was “grinding” via October like so many different #Dodgers pitchers. Is properly into his offseason throwing program. “I don’t assume there’s something of concern at this level.”
— Invoice Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) January 23, 2025
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Getting actual near baseball now.
