Yates, whose 1.17 ERA was second only to Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (0.61) among relievers with at least 50 innings of work last season. The Dodgers designate Ryan Brasier for assignment.

The Dodgers are building a super bullpen to round out their super team. Los Angeles has agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday.

The Dodgers agreed to a $13 million deal with reliever Kirby Yates, sources told ESPN, pushing their total offseason spending to more than $450 million.