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Angels trade Kirby Yates to Pirates before deadline

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Angels trade Kirby Yates to Pirates before deadline

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The Los Angeles Angels have traded right-hander Kirby Yates to the Pittsburgh Pirates just before the 3 p.m. PST trade deadline on August 3, 2026. Yates, 39, has had a challenging season with a 3.95 ERA but impressive strikeout statistics. Given his expiring contract and underlying metrics, he was moved as part of the Angels' roster overhaul. The Angels acquired right-hander Kyle Robinson, a former 11th-round pick, in return. Robinson has pitched in multiple minor league levels this season, posting a 6.43 ERA in Double-A with 20 strikeouts in 21 innings.

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•Angels send Kirby Yates to the Pirates
•Yates has a 3.95 ERA and three saves this season
•Kyle Robinson, acquired by Angels, has a 6.43 ERA in Double-A
•Trade occurred right before the trade deadline
•Yates' expiring contract made him a trade candidate

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The Los Angeles Angels made their final trade of the day just before the deadline Monday, sending Kirby Yates to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The post Angels Wrap Up Trade Deadline With Reliever Trade appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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