Dodgers Activate Kirby Yates, Place Blake Snell on Paternity List Ahead Padres Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers face a pivotal series finale against the San Diego Padres with postseason hopes hanging in the balance amid a tight National League West race. The Dodgers have been bolstering their roster, activating key bullpen arms like right-hander Kirby Yates from the injured list and closer Tanner Scott, while placing starter Blake Snell on the paternity list. Yates, who struggled with injuries and performance inconsistencies this season, is expected to provide much-needed relief support as the Dodgers seek more bullpen stability. Despite recent underwhelming offensive performances from stars such as Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, the team aims to capitalize on returning players to defend their title. The Dodgers' bullpen reinforcements come at a crucial time, as the team looks to recover from a 2-1 loss to the Padres and maintain their lead in the division with just two games left in the series. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have been linked as a potential offseason destination for struggling Yankees reliever Devin Williams, highlighting their focus on strengthening pitching depth moving forward.