The Los Angeles Dodgers face another setback in their quest for a 12th NL West title in 13 years as veteran reliever Kirby Yates sustained a hamstring injury during a game against the Angels. Yates exited with tightness in his right hamstring, which could likely send him to the injured list according to manager Dave Roberts. In a surprising turn, the Dodgers lost 11-9, resulting in a series defeat to the Angels. Before this outing, Yates had shown promise with a 2.95 ERA but saw his ERA rise to 4.34 after allowing three runs in Saturday's game.

The Dodgers are already grappling with a long injury list, including key pitchers Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech, and Blake Treinen. Yates’s recovery will be critical as the team looks to maintain its push towards the postseason. Yates has had a storied career with a 3.22 ERA and an impressive 8.8 bWAR since 2014, including a standout season last year with the Texas Rangers, where he recorded a career-high 1.17 ERA.