Yankees Bolster Bullpen with David Bednar Acquisition
TL;DR
The Yankees acquired reliever David Bednar from the Pirates in exchange for prospects Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez, aiming to bolster their struggling bullpen with a proven, controllable reliever who has performed well recently, while the Pirates seek to address their long-term catcher and first base options.
- Yankees To Acquire David Bednar MLB Trade Rumors
- Yanks overhaul 'pen with Bednar, Doval and Bird trades MLB.com
- Yankees revamp bullpen with trades for Pirates' David Bednar, Giants' Camilo Doval, Rockies' Jake Bird CBS Sports
- Yankees discussing Bednar trade with Pirates: Sources - The Athletic The New York Times
- MLB trade deadline: Yankees reportedly getting reliever David Bednar from Pirates Yahoo Sports
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