The Los Angeles Dodgers have made two bullpen additions in recent days, adding left-handed reliever Tanner Scott and right-handed reliever Kirby Yates.
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The Yates signing, which is close to being finalized Tuesday morning, came as a bit of a surprise as the bullpen appeared to be fully loaded heading into the new season.
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However, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, who broke news of the deal, provided more insight into why the team was adding Yates.