With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

Yankees trade for David Bednar to strengthen bullpen ahead of playoff push originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees finally made their bullpen move. According to Jeff Passan of The Athletic, New York is acquiring David Bednar from the Pirates, giving manager Aaron Boone the high-leverage arm he’s been missing for most of 2025.

The New York Yankees are reportedly "finalizing" a trade to acquire Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, according to multiple reports.