Kirby Yates fantasy outlook 2027
Kirby Yates ranks 392nd overall in our 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, 106th among relief pitchers, and 831st in points leagues. The 2027 projection is 3 W, 3.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 56 K in 50 IP. In 2026 he posted a 3.19 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 42.33 innings in 1 start. At 40 next season the projection takes off a little for age.
Overall (5x5)
#392
of 1184
Relief pitcher
#106
of 409
Points leagues
#831
113 proj. pts
Dynasty
#392
Keeper value
Round 33
12-team draft
Pitching: projection and recent seasons
| Season | G | GS | IP | W | SV | HLD | K | K% | BB% | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 projection | 55 | 0 | 50.1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 25.5% | 9.6% | 3.74 | 1.24 |
| 2026 | 46 | 1 | 42.1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 49 | 27.5% | 9.6% | 3.19 | 1.20 |
| 2025 | 50 | 0 | 41.1 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 52 | 29.2% | 9.6% | 5.23 | 1.33 |
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2026 splits
What hitters did against him, by the hand they bat with and where he pitched.
| Split | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs left-handed hitters | 85 | .260 | .345 | .425 | 2 | 23 |
| vs right-handed hitters | 93 | .185 | .280 | .247 | 1 | 26 |
| Home | 100 | .200 | .270 | .311 | 2 | 35 |
| Away | 78 | .250 | .364 | .359 | 1 | 14 |
2026 Statcast and advanced numbers
xBA against
.213
xSLG against
.321
xwOBA against
.284
FIP
3.19
ERA
3.19
42.33 IP
WAR
0.5
Expected stats come from Statcast as MLB's Stats API publishes them: what the quality of contact was worth, before defense and luck.
Ranked around Kirby Yates
- #389Michael PetersenRPMIA
- #390Cole RagansSPKC
- #391Paul SewaldRPTOR
- #393J.T. RealmutoCPHI
- #394Shane BazSPBAL
- #395Drew AndersonSPDET
Best fantasy teammates
Pittsburgh Pirates depth chart- #21Paul SkenesSPPIT
- #43Brandon Lowe2BPIT
- #67Braxton AshcraftSPPIT
- #97Bryan ReynoldsOFPIT
- #103Oneil CruzOFPIT
- #180Ryan O'Hearn1BPIT
Common questions
Where should I draft Kirby Yates in 2027?
Kirby Yates is 392nd on our 2027 board for 5x5 roto leagues, about round 33 in a 12-team draft, and 831st in standard points leagues.
Is Kirby Yates a keeper for 2027?
He is worth a round 33 pick in a 12-team league, so he is a value to keep at any cost later than that round.
What positions is Kirby Yates eligible at?
By 2026 games (20 at a position, or 5 starts or 8 relief outings for pitchers) he qualifies at RP. Leagues set their own thresholds.
What team does Kirby Yates play for?
Kirby Yates is listed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the bullpen on the depth chart.
More: 2027 relief pitcher rankings, dynasty rankings and keeper values. He is the 392nd pick on our board.
By the Parlae deskPlayer data updated Oct 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number