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- 1Yates marks final MLB appearance with a personal first▼Yates does a personal first and helps make MLB history in 518th and final appearance
Kirby Yates delivered a career first in what was his 518th and final major league appearance, a game that also helped write a piece of MLB history. Fans and baseball writers have been reacting to the milestone send-off, praising the reliever's longevity and the unusual way his career came to a close.
- 2Kirby Yates closes out final MLB appearance before retiring●Yates does a personal first and helps make MLB history in 518th and final appearance https://www. mlb.com/news/kirby-yat
Reliever Kirby Yates made the 518th and final appearance of his MLB career in Detroit, earning a personal first in the game before stepping away from baseball. He stepped off the mound, tipped his cap and kissed his glove in an emotional farewell, with fans celebrating the end of a career that included an All-Star run and a top reliever season with San Diego.
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Reliever Kirby Yates has played what may be his last game, with coverage noting the outing could mark the end of his run. Yates, a veteran late-inning arm and former All-Star closer, has been a reliable bullpen option in recent seasons. There is no word yet on whether he plans to retire or continue pitching.