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Despite the record, the Padres and All-Star closer Kirby Yates are weighing the idea of an extension - The Athletic
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RHP Kirby Yates in a Braves Uniform! Welcome to the A, @kirbskauai! - This is my first jersey swap I have ever made, so it's probably bad. | Instagram
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Kirby Yates MLB Authenticated, Game Worn, and Autographed City Connect Jersey - Size 46 | Atlanta Braves Auctions
![ATLANTA, GA - MAY 22: Warm up catcher Travis d'Arnaud hands the ball to Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (22) during the Monday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and ATLANTA, GA - MAY 22: Warm up catcher Travis d'Arnaud hands the ball to Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (22) during the Monday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2R37HMA/atlanta-ga-may-22-warm-up-catcher-travis-darnaud-hands-the-ball-to-atlanta-braves-relief-pitcher-kirby-yates-22-during-the-monday-evening-mlb-game-between-the-atlanta-braves-and-los-angeles-dodgers-on-may-22-2023-at-truist-park-in-atlanta-georgia-photo-by-david-j-griffinicon-sportswire-icon-sportswire-via-ap-images-2R37HMA.jpg)
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 22: Warm up catcher Travis d'Arnaud hands the ball to Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (22) during the Monday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and
![Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates, right, celebrates with teammate catcher Sean Murphy after the Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 8-1 in a baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in San Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates, right, celebrates with teammate catcher Sean Murphy after the Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 8-1 in a baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in San](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PNG1WK/atlanta-braves-relief-pitcher-kirby-yates-right-celebrates-with-teammate-catcher-sean-murphy-after-the-braves-defeated-the-san-diego-padres-8-1-in-a-baseball-game-tuesday-april-18-2023-in-san-diego-ap-photogregory-bull-2PNG1WK.jpg)