Yankees agree to acquire All-Star closer David Bednar from Pirates for 3 prospects, AP source says

Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseball’s trade deadline Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar celebrates getting the final out of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar celebrates getting the final out of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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By WILL GRAVES – AP Sports Writer
July 31, 2025
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseball's trade deadline Thursday.

New York was set to send catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez to the Pirates in exchange for Bednar, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a review of medical information and had not been announced.

The Yankees had been seeking more late-inning options for their bullpen, which entered Thursday with a 4.24 ERA — including a 6.27 mark in July.

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