Former Yankee Kirby Yates is dominant closer for Padres

The pitcher who is fast becoming the best closer in the National League — if he’s not already — was once a Yankee. Kirby Yates — who picked up his NL-leading 20th save in the San Diego Padres’ 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday — had a limited stint in The Bronx in…



PROSPECT SPOTLIGHT
Tyler Nunez, a C from Lake Nona HS, is a 6'2 190lb athletic catcher who provides strength with the bat and glove. During BP, Tyler stuck with a middle of the field approach while staying on a line. He impacted the ball well with his compact and direct path, T90EV. He showed off his real athleticism behind the plate by posting a 2.04 pop time while staying around the bag on every throw. He is a good looking athletic uncommitted catcher to keep an eye on.

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