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Dodgers Acquire Ryan Yarbrough

By Mark Polishuk | August 1, 2023 at 5:33pm CDT

The Dodgers have acquired left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the Royals, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and Juan C. Toribio (Twitter link).  Kansas City is receiving minor league infielders Devin Mann and Derlin Figueroa, Feinsand reports in a follow-up tweet.

While the Dodgers made bids for such high-profile pitchers as Justin Verlander and Eduardo Rodriguez prior to the deadline, they’ll still come away with some rotation help in Yarbrough, who has a 3.08 ERA over 38 innings and seven games as a starter for Kansas City this season.  Of course, that also comes with a 7.62 ERA over 13 innings as a reliever, but Yarbrough has looked very sharp since he was moved into the K.C. rotation in April.

On-field performance has been a secondary story to Yarbrough’s 2023 season, as the southpaw suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a Ryan Noda line drive back on May 7.  The injuries sent Yarbrough to the 60-day IL, but he thankfully returned in good health and has been in great form on the mound, with a 2.19 ERA over 24 2/3 innings since being activated off the injured list.

Yarbrough’s secondary metrics are the definition of a mixed bag.  On the one hand, his 86.9% fastball velocity, fastball spin rate, and 13.7% strikeout rate are near the very bottom of the league.  His 3.8% walk rate, however, is among the league’s elite, and he has done an excellent job of inducing soft contact.  His 4.24 ERA is much lower than his 4.97 SIERA, which perhaps better reflects this curious set of Statcast numbers and the move from relief pitching to starting pitching.

The Dodgers have long had a knack for both helping pitchers find a new level of performance or helping them revive their careers altogether, so there’s plenty of promise for Yarbrough in this change of scenery.  The left-hander is likely to get some more starts in an L.A. rotation that includes another new face in Lance Lynn, and the Dodgers now technically have seven healthy starting options in Lynn, Yarbrough, Tony Gonsolin, Julio Urias, and rookies Bobby Miller, Emmet Sheehan, and Michael Grove.

At least two of the youngsters will be moved to Triple-A or to the bullpen in the aftermath of the deadline, and once Clayton Kershaw returned from the 15-day injured list.  Yarbrough could also work as a reliever himself, or in a swingman capacity as the situation warrants.  He is quite familiar with such a role, both with the Royals this season and from his previous time as a starter, reliever, opener, and bulk pitcher with the Rays from 2018-22.

It’s a rental move for Los Angeles, as Yarbrough is a free agent after the season.  He is still owed roughly $1.1MM as the remainder of his $3MM salary for the 2023 season, putting a bit of extra money on the ledger of a Dodgers team already well over the first luxury tax tier ($233MM).  With much still to be settled in the wake of the deadline, Roster Resource projects the Dodgers as just narrowly under the $253MM second tier, and staying under that threshold would at least mean a slightly lesser financial penalty for the Dodgers as they pay into the tax for the third consecutive season.

With a one-year deal, Yarbrough was seen as a potential deadline trade chip from basically the moment he signed with the Royals, and Kansas City’s disastrous season only made a deal even more likely.  The latest of K.C’s many swaps brings in two more prospects, including a player in Mann ranked by both Baseball America (24th) and MLB Pipeline (29th) within the top 30 of the Los Angeles farm system.

Mann was a fifth-round pick for the Dodgers in 2018, and might be ready for a big league look after hitting .307/.402/.541 with 14 homers over 386 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.  While the hitter-friendly nature of the Pacific Coast League brings some pause to Mann’s numbers, the 26-year-old has hit pretty well over the course of his minor league career.  “Mann is a well-rounded player who does a little bit of everything,” according to Baseball America’s scouting report, and his “bat and defensive versatility give him a chance to carve out a career as a lefty-mashing reserve.”  Mann has played all four infield positions and left field this season, and he has logged some time in the other two outfield positions in past years.

The 19-year-old Figueroa was an international signing for L.A. in 2021, and he has hit .237/.372/.376 over 113 PA at the rookie ball level this season.  While still very early in his pro career, Figueroa has at least shown a knack for getting on base, even if his overall hitting ability needs some polish.  Like Mann, Figueroa is a multi-positional player — he has seen time at first base and both outfield corners this season, and played all the other infield positions in his first two seasons.

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  1. Dbacks44

    2 months ago

    underrated move

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  2. andrew fraudman

    2 months ago

    Okay

    Reply
  3. In Seager We Trust

    2 months ago

    Those Dodgers’ fans must be pissed off ad Eduardo.

    3
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    • tenpiecenugget

      2 months ago

      Not really. The Eduardo move also has zero impact on the need for starting pitching, so not sure why you even bring it up here.

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      • Taste Your Own Lips

        2 months ago

        Because this is a Dodger related story. Says up there.

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      • BlueSkies_LA

        2 months ago

        Trolling, I guess. The really pissed party has to be the Tigers front office.

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        • phenomenalajs

          2 months ago

          It would’ve helped them to check with the player himself. He had ten West Coast teams on his no-trade list for a reason. His family’s on the East Coast and in Venezuela. It means more when you don’t have a full NTC if you put certain teams on it.

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        • BlueSkies_LA

          2 months ago

          Gosh, I’m sure nobody thought of that.

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    • filihok

      2 months ago

      I mean, the dumb ones might be

      The rest of us are disappointed we didn’t get a talented player but understand these are humans with their own feelings and not just random number generators

      YOU understand that, right?

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      • Longtimecoming

        2 months ago

        Filihok – I agree with your take completely. That said, hard to imagine why Detroit didn’t have a back up trade in hand to a team not on the list so they could pivot before deadline.

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      • norcalblue

        2 months ago

        You’re correct and thanks for making the point.

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    • Zerbs63

      2 months ago

      Actually would rather not have someone who didn’t want to be here. Would be more pissed if the Dodgers got dead arm Scherzer

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      • In Seager We Trust

        2 months ago

        I have always hated him, but I guess it feels exciting to see him pitch. I’ll eventually get over it. His K/BB ratio is one of the things I love about those types of pitchers.

        Reply
  4. Captain-Judge99

    2 months ago

    Yankee Killer

    Reply
    • avenger65

      2 months ago

      Yankee killer? Yankees.

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  5. A Seal

    2 months ago

    Disappointed they couldn’t do more, but Yarbrough is a solid arm to have around.

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    • avenger65

      2 months ago

      It looks like the Dodgers have decided to go for it this season. With all of this spending, will they have enough money for Ohtani?

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      • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

        2 months ago

        Who says Ohtani’s going to the Dodgers? That’s his decision not some random fan on the internet

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        • vtadave

          2 months ago

          oh, I’m sure everyone thought it wasn’t Ohtani’s decision

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          Reply
  6. dodgersfan445

    2 months ago

    Not our year this year, I guess

    2
    Reply
  7. slidepiece

    2 months ago

    Wrong lefty, circle back! Never thought someone would choose to live/play in the city of Detroit over LA.

    1
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    • stymeedone

      2 months ago

      Just like every Dodger doesn’t live in LA, playing for Detroit, does not mean they have to live in Detroit. Most choose Oakland County, or the Grosse Points. Detroit is on an upswing and not the Detroit of 20-30 years ago.

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    • kcmark

      2 months ago

      If he has his wife and kids there. Going to live and play in LA and leaving his family in Detroit might present issues. .

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  8. BlueSkies_LA

    2 months ago

    Plan Y.

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    Reply
  9. Neon Cop

    2 months ago

    LOL struck out with every other player they wanted

    3
    Reply
    • filihok

      2 months ago

      I mean

      They acquired 4 other players

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      Reply
      • stymeedone

        2 months ago

        Oh, if you liked the trade for Lynn, your going to love the trade for Yarborough.

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    • marijuasher

      2 months ago

      The bigger joke is the one where you have better team vision and baseball knowhow than the Dodgers FO.

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      Reply
  10. standuptriple

    2 months ago

    Please tell me he’s a bullpen piece and not a starter

    Reply
    • Tyson’s Pet Tiger

      2 months ago

      Starter

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    • showmebb

      2 months ago

      Look at the numbers: very good as a starter this year, very bad as a reliever. Been especially good since coming off the IL.

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      Reply
  11. Poke56

    2 months ago

    What pitcher with an ERA over 8 or what one time prospect from 10 years ago did the Royals get in return?

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    Reply
  12. mlbdodgerfan2015

    2 months ago

    His 5.1 Ks/9 this season is sure not exciting me.

    1
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    • TLB2001

      2 months ago

      Look beyond that. He throws 83 mph fastball but gets crazy soft contact. Not a guy who will blow you away but don’t be surprised at all if he ends up being an important piece for the dodgers down the stretch. Looks like a win-win trade to me.

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      • mlbdodgerfan2015

        2 months ago

        His numbers overall not very impressive. Is he potentially a very small upgrade from some of the terrible bullpen options the Dodgers have had this season? Sure, but not a very impactful acquisition.

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  13. Taste Your Own Lips

    2 months ago

    Friedman needs to lobby the league for a shortened season again. Sick and tired of this team playing a full season.

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  14. spyderxxx1

    2 months ago

    Yes!!!!!

    Reply
  15. halloffamernobodycares

    2 months ago

    Dig this move. Someone who throws 90 when he’s excited and gets outs at the big league level with regularity is good by me. The Dodgers still have their farm system intact and let’s roll.

    3
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  16. Ignorant Son-of-a-b

    2 months ago

    Innings Eater.

    2
    Reply
  17. showmebb

    2 months ago

    Anyone know anything about the 2 prospects LA sent to KC?

    1
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    • coachsixstring

      2 months ago

      Following

      Reply
    • steelehere83

      2 months ago

      Devin Mann is a quad-A type. He’s put up decent numbers in the minors through AAA but nothing that stands out when park adjusted. He may figure it out like Luke Raley or he may be like the Dodgers previous quad-A types like Johnny Deluca, Cody Thomas, DJ Peters, Matt Beaty, Edwin Rios, Zack Reks, Ryan Noda, Zach McKinistry…..

      Derlin Figueroa is a lottery ticket who just started playing stateside in the ACL.

      1
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      • showmebb

        2 months ago

        Thanks

        Reply
      • coachsixstring

        2 months ago

        Well KC is quad-A, so that works.

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  18. horrorluvr

    2 months ago

    Dodgers are going to have to score 10-12 runs per game come playoff time.

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    • halloffamernobodycares

      2 months ago

      As a Dodger fan, let’s be realistic. The bottom of their lineup is brutal and with Austin Barnes stinking it up from time to time making it worse, this team is t winning anything in the post-season. Good to see KHernandez come in and hit right away, and Lynn/Yarbrough have got to be better than Grove or any other band aid they were using. 100% convinced they’re all in on Ohtani next season, Lux will be back…I’m a fan of Rosario and hope they keep him. The team will look way different again next season. I’ll take a non championship season this year if it means being one of the ones next season.

      Oh, and Freddie Freeman is underpaid.

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      • Neon Cop

        2 months ago

        Spoiler alert: they won’t win this year or next. Also, why would Ohtani want to play there?

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    • halloffamernobodycares

      2 months ago

      About as important to the Dodgers as the air freshener choice in the front office. Both blocked, one on the older side for prospects and another a coin flip for a legitimate 4th or 5th MLB starter.

      The fact the bullpen wasn’t addressed is pretty disconcerting, but it’s gone and done now. Grab the gloves and let’s go.

      Reply
  19. whyhayzee

    2 months ago

    “his 86.9% fastball velocity”

    Confusing.

    1
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  20. Greenmachinelickitclean

    2 months ago

    Eew. Rather have e rod

    1
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    • StreakingBlue

      2 months ago

      I like the addition on paper they needed something different in the bullpen. E-Rod was a risky contract/injury play. Was hoping for Flaherty, but tough trade market.

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  21. filihok

    2 months ago

    “Not a fan of Andrew Friedman”
    -I mean, sure. You don’t have to be a “fan” of anyone. If you, though, are trying to suggest that he’s not the best at what he does, you’re going to be having an up hill battle.

    “his trades for human waste”
    -Sure. Bauer was a bad idea.

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  22. KCMOWHOA

    2 months ago

    Yarbs still had a year of team control with the Royals. Was that voided in the trade?

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    • Echopark

      2 months ago

      I think you’re right and the article is wrong.

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  23. Kansas_City

    2 months ago

    CORRECTION TO STORY: Yarborough is not a fee agent next year. He is eligible for arbitration next year. Not a free agent until 2025. Dodgers have him next year too.

    Reply
  24. YourDreamGM

    2 months ago

    Free prospects for KC. They did really well. A plus.

    LA I’m sure you have a plan to improve but it took these guys? And both of them? Maybe it did but I might have just moved on to someone else unless you really can improve.

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