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- David Bednar trade: Yankees score ace closer from Pirates in MLB deadline deal</p>
<p>Steve Gardner and Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY July 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM</p>
<p>Scratch another closer's name of the list of available options as the MLB trade deadline approaches.</p>
<p>The New York Yankees are on the verge of acquiring right-hander David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.</p>
<p>The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't yet official.</p>
<p>The acquisition willl the Yanks much-needed bullpen depth to go with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver for the stretch run.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>He has one more year of arbitration eligibility in 2026.</p>
<p>David Bednar trade details</p>
<p>The Yankees acquire reliever David Bednar from the Pirates, pending a medical review.</p>
<p>Yankees catching prospect Rafael Flores, C/1B Edgleen Perez and OF Brian Sanchez go to the Pirates in the deal.</p>
<p>David Bednar stats</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>David Bednar contract</p>
<p>David Bednar is earing $5.9 million this season and is under team control through 2026.</p>
<p>This story has been to include new information.</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: David Bednar trade details: Yankees get top closer in Pirates swap</p>
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