The Yankees are including to the again finish of their bullpen, working to finalize a commerce for David Bednar from the Pirates, a supply advised MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The golf equipment haven’t confirmed the transfer.
The Pirates will obtain catcher Rafael Flores (ranked No. 8 on the Yankees’ High 30 listing, based on MLB Pipeline), in addition to two different prospects, per a supply: catcher/first baseman Edgleen Perez (No. 14) and outfielder Brian Sanchez.
Bednar’s season acquired off to a really shaky begin — he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after taking two losses within the opening collection in Miami — however he has been in high type since being recalled in mid-April. He is an ideal 17-for-17 in save alternatives this yr and went 23 straight appearances with out permitting an earned run from Could 24-July 26.
TRADE DETAILSYankees get: RHP David BednarPirates get: C Rafael Flores (Yankees’ No. 8 prospect), C/1B Edgleen Perez (Yankees’ No. 14), OF Brian Sanchez
A revitalized curveball has been the much-needed second providing Bednar didn’t have in his down 2024 season. Of his 51 strikeouts this yr, 21 have come on the pitch, registering a 37.5% whiff charge and .190 batting common towards.
Bednar has pitched to a 2.37 ERA over 42 appearances this yr, the bottom clip of his profession since 2023 (2.00 ERA), when he tied for the Nationwide League lead in saves (39).
A product of close by Mars, Pa., the two-time All-Star turned a favourite in Pittsburgh for his native ties and his efficiency on the sector. He’s one among 5 Pirates to accrue 100 saves with the membership because the stat turned official in 1969.
