The Los Angeles Dodgers made another effort to boost their pitching staff right before Tuesday’s Trade Deadline, signing left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the Royals in exchange for Minor League first baseman Devin Mann (L.A’s No.29 prospect) and shortstop Derlin Figueroa.
Yarbrough was absent for 55 games after being hit in the face by a line drive, but he has been fantastic since his return. He had a 2.19 ERA in four starts in the month of July, permitting only six runs in 24 2/3 innings with 15 strikeouts and only two walks. He has a 4.24 ERA this year, but as a starter, he is pitched to a 3.08 ERA.
Royals signed Yarbrough to a one-year, $3 million deal this last offseason aftr he was non-tendered by the Rays, and he still has an extra year of arbitration eligibility before joining free agency. He has enough experience starting and relieving, plus pitching behind an opener.
Ryan is a low-velocity, high-ground ball pitcher with his fastball averaging 87 mph and his curveball clocking in at 71 mph. But he has managed to get outs with both, including his cutter. He has only a 4.2% walk rate this year, along with a 38.2% ground-ball rate.
LA previously bought right-handed starter Lance Lynn and righty reliverr Joe Kelly from the White Sox last week.
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