Braves send reliever Yates to Pirates for minor leaguer

 

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Atlanta Braves traded relief pitcher Tyler Yates to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond.

The 22-year-old Redmond is 22-21 in three minor league seasons.

Yates, a 30-year-old right-hander, appeared in 131 games in relief during the last two seasons. He is 6-12 in his career with a 5.15 ERA.

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