Kirby Yates is close to returning from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since May. His return is anticipated to strengthen the Dodgers' struggling bullpen.

Yates has begun playing catch and may return from his hamstring strain in the next few weeks.

Kirby Yates, the veteran reliever for the Dodgers, was injured during the game against the Angels, raising concerns about his availability. Prior to this game, he had a solid performance with a 2.95 ERA, but this outing increased his ERA to 4.34. His injury comes at a crucial time for the Dodgers, who are already managing several other pitching injuries.

Kirby Yates took the loss for the Dodgers after giving up the decisive home run to García. His performance this season has been inconsistent, leading to concerns about his reliability in high-leverage situations.

Kirby Yates struggled in the ninth inning, failing to secure the save, which highlighted the absence of the primary closer Tanner Scott.