INDIANS TAKE A FLIER ON KIRBY YATES
The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Kirby Yates from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.
What does it give the Cleveland Guardians
Yates, like many relievers, followed up a very good 2014 season with a bad 2015 campaign. The Tribe will look to get him back on track next season. The 28-year-old right-hander is worth a look, for sure.
What does it give the Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays had plenty of young pitchers to add to the 40-man roster recently, so Yates fell victim of the numbers game. The club did well to at least get cash back for their inconsistent (but talented) reliever.
Fantasy impact
Yates may be a fantasy dark horse in Cleveland if he sticks as a reliever, but he remains a bit of a long shot.
