David Bednar trade: Yankees score ace closer from Pirates in MLB deadline deal
The New York Yankees are on the verge of acquiring right-hander David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN's Jeff Passan is reporting. The acquisition gives the Yanks much-needed bullpen depth behind Devin Williams for the stretch run.
Bednar, 30, spent the first two seasons as a major leaguer with the San Diego Padres before coming to the Pirates in 2021 in a three-way trade involving the New York Mets. He has developed into a reliable closer – earning a pair of All-Star nods and leading the National League in saves in 2023 with 39.
He has one more year of arbitration eligibility in 2026.
David Bednar trade details
The Yankees acquire reliever David Bednar from the Pirates, pending a medical review.
The return for the Pirates is still unknown at the moment.
David Bednar stats
This season, Bednar has converted all 17 of his save opportunities with a 2.37 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 38 innings. He also has struck out 12.1 batters per nine innings.
David Bednar contract
David Bednar is earing $5.9 million this season and is under team control through 2026.
This story has been updated to include new information.
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