David Bednar Offered $23.15 Million Qualifying Offer by New York Yankees

New York Yankees closer David Bednar is weighing a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer after posting a 2.47 ERA (2.15 after the All-Star break) in 2026. Accepting would temporarily make him MLB's highest-paid closer, though he may pursue a multi-year deal similar to Devin Williams' $51 million contract. While his fastball velocity dropped by 1 mph, Bednar remains a high-leverage late-inning force.