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Cleveland Indians acquire right-hander Kirby Yates from Tampa Bay for cash

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians, who always like to add fresh arms to the bullpen during the offseason, did so Wednesday with the acquisition of right-hander Kirby Yates from Tampa Bay for cash.

Yates, designated for assignment last week, has made 57 relief appearances for them over the last two seasons. Outfielder Michael Choice was designated for assignment to make room for Yates, 28, on the 40-man roster.

Tampa Bay's bullpen pitched the second most innings in the AL this year. Yates was part of that as he made 20 appearances, while registering an unflattering 7.