Yankees Acquire All-Star Closer David Bednar from Pirates

The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates to fortify their bullpen, which had a 4.24 ERA. Bednar, 30, has rebounded with a 2.37 ERA and is perfect in 17 save opportunities this season, having also recorded 51 strikeouts in 38 innings. In exchange, the Pirates will receive Yankees prospects Rafael Flores, Edgleen Perez, and Brian Sanchez, with Bednar under club control through 2026.