Yates gave up one run on three hits and no walks while striking out one to record his 36th save in a 3-2 win over the Reds on Monday.

Yates struck out the side during the ninth to record a save in a 3-2 victory against the Phillies on Sunday.

Yates struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 34th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Yates picked up the save against Colorado on Saturday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning and giving up one hit while striking out two batters.

Yates (0-3) was charged with the blown save and suffered the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday, pitching two-thirds of an inning and giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits.

Yates recorded a save at Dodger Stadium on Friday after allowing one hit and striking out one batter in a scoreless inning of relief.

Yates allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning, striking out three batters in the win over the Cubs.

Yates struck out the side in the ninth inning but gave up an unearned run on one hit to record his 31st save of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Yates struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless inning of work to earn his 30th save of the season Sunday against the Dodgers.

Yates gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 29th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Yates blew his first save of the year Sunday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk across one inning. He struck out two.

Yates gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Brewers.

Yates struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 22nd save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Yates recorded the save against the Yankees on Tuesday, working around a hit to toss a scoreless ninth inning and preserve a 5-4 victory for the Padres. He didn't record a strikeout or a walk.

Yates bagged another save against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, retiring all three batters he faced in a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-2 victory for the Padres. He struck out one.

Yates struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 16th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Rockies.

Yates picked up the save against the Mets on Wednesday, working around a hit and a walk to toss a scoreless ninth inning and lock down a 3-2 victory for the Padres.

Yates allowed one hit and struck out two in the ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Braves.

Yates got the save against the Mariners on Wednesday, working around one hit to throw a scoreless ninth inning and close out San Diego's 1-0 victory. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout.

Yates allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to secure the save Sunday against the Reds.

Yates struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Yates got the save against the Giants on Wednesday, working around a hit and a walk to hurl a scoreless ninth inning and close out the Padres' 3-1 victory. He struck out one.

Yates struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to record his fifth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Yates picked up the save against the Cardinals on Friday, striking out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 5-3 victory for the Padres.

Yates struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn his third save during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

Yates earned his first save of the season and posted two strikeouts in a 2-0 victory against the Giants on Opening Day.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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

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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 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.