LOS ANGELES — Right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates has secured a one-year contract worth $13 million with the Dodgers, which includes the potential to earn an additional $100,000 in performance-related bonuses.

As part of this agreement, Yates is set to receive a signing bonus of $3 million along with an annual salary of $10 million.

He has the opportunity to earn bonuses of $50,000 each for appearing in 50 games and again for 55 games as a relief pitcher.

The 37-year-old athlete had an impressive season last year with Texas, finishing with a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, an exceptional career-low ERA of 1.17, and 33 saves. He previously signed a one-year deal with the Rangers worth $4.5 million in December 2023.

Throughout his career, Yates has accumulated a record of 26 wins and 21 losses, alongside a 3.17 ERA and 95 saves across 422 relief appearances. His professional journey has included stints with various teams, including Tampa Bay, the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego, and Atlanta. Yates has been recognized as a two-time All-Star, having initially been chosen in the 26th round of the amateur draft by Boston in 2005.

Yates truly made a name for himself during his time with the Padres in 2019, where he achieved a record of 0-5, an ERA of 1.19, and led the major leagues with 41 saves. Moreover, he struck out a personal best of 101 batters over 60 and 2/3 innings that season.