- The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to signing right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, who had a 1.17 ERA in 61 innings last season.
- Yates, 37, has a two-pitch approach that generates a high whiff rate and low batting average against, but his durability and command are concerns.
- The Dodgers’ bullpen would include Yates, Blake Treinen, Tanner Scott, and Michael Kopech if a deal is reached.
- The Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, and San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, who had a breakout season at age 31.
- Profar, 31, is coming off a star-caliber season at the plate and has underlying measures that point to his success, but his age and market value are concerns.
- The Blue Jays have already added an outfielder, Anthony Santander, this week, while the Astros could use an outfielder to replace Kyle Tucker, who was traded to the Cubs.
