Yates agreed to a one-year, $3.0625 million deal with the Padres, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

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.San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates worked around two walks to collect his 12th save Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants. Handshakes have been rare for the 31-year-old journeyman since he took over for Brad Hand, but Yates has amassed six saves in September. He holds exceptional season numbers with a 2.07 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 12.7 K/9 in 63 appearances. Yates will be arbitration-eligible entering 2019 and it seems likely the Padres retain his services for at least another year. If he rejoins the Friars, he should be a lock as their ninth-inning man. As is normally the risk with Padre relievers, the team has a stockpile of bullpen arms so Yates could ultimately become trade bait. He should be a relatively cheap saves option entering 2019 fantasy drafts.

Yates fired a perfect inning with two strikeouts and a save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Giants.

Yates struck out the only batter he faced in Monday's 5-0 win over the Giants en route to his 11th save of the season.

Yates pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save Tuesday against the Mariners.

Yates struck out two batters in a perfect inning to secure his seventh save in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Reds.

Yates returned from the bereavement list Monday, firing a scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts in a 6-2 win over Arizona.

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The San Diego Padres reinstated relief pitcher Kirby Yates from the bereavement list and pitcher Luis Perdomo (shoulder) from the disabled list on Monday. Yates missed the weekend series against the Rockies but will return to the closer's role this week. He's been solid for the Friars with a 2.09 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and six saves in 53 appearances. Yates should be owned everywhere. Perdomo could see a start or two to close out the year but isn't attractive as a fantasy streamer.

Yates (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Monday.

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The San Diego Padres placed closer Kirby Yates on the bereavement list on Friday and called up reliever Rowan Wick in a corresponding move. Yates has been the team's closer ever since Brad Hand was traded to the Indians in late July. He's been solid and should be owned in all leagues, but he will be away from the club for a few days. Reliever Craig Stammen could see a save chance while Yates is away.

Yates was placed on the bereavement list prior to Friday's game.

Yates recorded two outs, including a strikeout, without allowing a run to pick up the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

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San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates blew his first save Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. With two outs in the ninth, Yates surrendered a two-run homer to Ian Desmond to end the game in walk-off fashion. Since taking over closer duties in mid-July, he had converted all three of his previous save opportunities. Yates has scuffled in his last four appearances with a 9.82 ERA but still holds a sturdy 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 12.6 K/9 this season. While save chances could be infrequent, Yates appears the Padres go-to man in the ninth and his excellent ratios make him playable in all fantasy leagues.

Yates (4-3) took the loss and blew his first save of the year Thursday, allowing a two-run home run and striking out two in 0.2 innings in the 4-3 loss to the Rockies.

Yates struck out two in a clean ninth inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Rockies.

Yates struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of work to earn his third save of the season Monday against the Mets.

Yates is set to take over the closer role following the trade of Brad Hand to Cleveland on Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates, who is set to take over as closer after Brad Hand was traded to the Indians, is drawing significant trade interest, according to a source. The Padres are clearly sellers yet again, and they could deal Yates, who has a nice 1.43 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 in 37 2/3 innings this year. Yates' fantasy value is up with Hand gone, but it could be short-lived. If he's traded as well, Craig Stammen and/or Phil Maton could pitch in the ninth for the Friars.

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San Diego Padres reliever Kirby Yates should inherit the closing role with the departure of reliever Brad Hand, who was traded to the Cleveland Indians on July 19. Yates should immediately slide into the driver's seat for saves in the second half. The 31-year-old is enjoying the best season of his career and had done a spectacular job as the Friars setup man with a 1.43 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 in 39 appearances. He had accumulated 16 holds and two saves without recording a blown save. While the Padres are one of the worst teams in the National League, Yates should be picked up in all fantasy leagues. He's doubtlessly a hot waiver wire candidate, but owners should note Yates has also been involved in trade speculation.

Yates was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

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San Diego Padres reliever Kirby Yates was placed on paternity leave before Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. It's likely he'll return this weekend against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old veteran is enjoying a career year, posting a stellar 0.79 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 in 34 innings. He's recorded 16 holds as the Friars eighth-inning man and has poached two saves. Although a 2.14 FIP suggests he's been lucky, Yates is a solid fantasy candidate for leagues with tight innings limits. He's also the primary handcuff for closer Brad Hand should he get traded, injured or otherwise.

Yates was put on the paternity leave list prior to Tuesday's game.

Yates fired a perfect inning with a strikeout en route to his 16th hold in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates.

Yates picked up the save Saturday against the Marlins. He registered one strikeout over a 16-pitch, clean inning.

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San Diego Padres reliever Kirby Yates secured his second save of the season Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Manager Andy Green flipped the roles of Yates and closer Brad Hand this afternoon, pitching Hand in the eighth and tapping Yates to close out the game. The move was curious, as Hand has recorded multiple one-plus inning saves and shuts down both right and left-handed batters. Yates has had a strong season with a 1.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10.9 K/9 but it doesn't appear that Hand's job is in legitimate jeopardy. Yates can be counted on in fantasy for his rock-solid ratios and strikeouts with the occasional random win or save opportunity.

Yates fired a scoreless inning and struck out one en route to his eighth hold of the season in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Dodgers.

Yates struck out two over a clean inning en route to his fifth hold in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Washington.

Yates (ankle) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Bob Scanlan of FOX Sports San Diego reports.

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Confirming speculation, San Diego Padres starter Luis Perdomo was optioned Thursday to Triple-A El Paso. Right-handed reliever Kirby Yates (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list Friday. Perdomo had struggled mightily in four starts to a 8.36 ERA and 2.50 WHIP. The Padres haven't announced Perdomo's replacement, but might stick with starter/reliever Robbie Erlin and are considered promoting prospect Eric Lauer. Meanwhile, Yates was sporting a shiny 0.00 ERA and 0.55 WHIP with five strikeouts through 3 2/3 innings before his injury. He should slot back into his role as the Padres primary setup man. With a career 11.7 K/9 and likely the next man up as closer, Yates could merit deep league consideration for ratios, strikeouts and potential rogue wins and saves.

Yates (ankle) threw batting practice Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yates (ankle) was throwing on the field Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yates was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.

Padres manager Andy Green said Yates is dealing with right ankle tendinitis and will be evaluated Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yates was removed from Saturday's game due to right ankle inflammation.

Yates was removed from Saturday's game due to an apparent injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Yates tossed a 1-2-3 eighth inning and collected a strikeout in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies.

Yates was able to return from his minor ankle injury Feb. 28, pitching a scoreless inning in his spring training debut.

Yates is dealing with a twisted ankle, which the Padres view as a short-term issue, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates (ankle) is dealing with a twisted ankle, but the injury isn't believed to be a long-term one. Yates was extremely effective for the Friars in 2017, posting a 3.97 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 56 2/3 frames. He misses plenty of bats, but the home run ball is his weakness, although it's mitigated pitching home games at Petco Park. If closer Brad Hand is traded in 2018, it's not inconceivable that Yates would be handed the ninth-inning job. He's a handcuff for Hand owners in deeper leagues.

Yates agreed to a one-year deal with the Padres on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Yates struck out two batters over a scoreless inning Thursday, picking up his 17th hold in a 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Yates (3-5) blew the lead in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Marlins, giving up three runs on two hits while striking out two.

Yates was reinstated from the family leave list Monday.

Yates was put on the family leave list, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Yates picked up his 10th hold after firing a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Phillies.

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San Diego reliever Kirby Yates picked up his first save on Saturday night since Brad Hand was unavailable after three straight days of appearances with a save. Yates could be in line for more save chances the rest of the way if Hand is traded before Monday evening. Yates has suddenly emerged as a shutdown bullpen option, striking out almost 14 batters per nine innings. He holds a 1.78 ERA and 0.96 WHIP on the season. Rookie Phil Maton has also looked good in limited time since his call-up, with a 2.95 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 over 21 1/3 innings. Both are worth a speculative add in deeper leagues if Hand is moved out of town.

Yates fired a clean ninth inning while striking out two Saturday, picking up his first save in a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Yates (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Yates was placed on paternity leave prior to Friday's game.

Yates fired a pair of scoreless innings in relief Sunday, striking out three in a loss to the Rockies.