Rays trade Kirby Yates to Indians for cash
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The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-hander Kirby Yates to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations, the teams announced Wednesday.
Yates was designated for assignment by Tampa last Friday.
The 28-year-old appeared in 20 games for the Rays last season, compiling an ugly 7.97 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. However, he does hold value as a strikeout pitcher, averaging more than one per inning (9.3).
Indians outfielder Michael Choice was designated for assignment to make room for Yates on the 40-man roster.
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