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Yankees Acquire David Bednar

By Steve Adams | July 31, 2025 at 11:13pm CDT

The Yankees have added one the biggest prizes of the relief market to their bullpen, acquiring David Bednar from the Pirates for catching prospect Rafael Flores, minor league catcher Edgleen Perez, and minor league outfielder Brian Sanchez.

Bednar, 30, has been a staple of the Pirates’ bullpen for five years. The hard-throwing 6’1″ righty is making $5.9MM this season and is under club control for one more year. He’s owed about $1.87MM of that sum for the balance of the season, though the Yankees will have to pay a 110% luxury tax on him, making the total financial outlay closer to $3.9MM.

Yankees relievers have been mediocre on the season overall, sitting 21st in the majors with a 4.24 ERA. However, they’ve been the second-worst group in baseball over the past month, recording a 6.29 ERA that’s worst in the American League and leads only the Rockies among all 30 teams. Struggles from Devin Williams and Luke Weaver have played a significant role, and the Yankees have also been without Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. in that time. Cruz has an oblique strain, and Leiter has a stress fracture in his fibula.

Bednar, a two-time All-Star, will provide some much-needed support. Although he struggled through a brutal 2024 season and had a rough start to his 2025 campaign, those hardships feel like a distant memory. The Bucs optioned him to Triple-A in late March, and Bednar has been an absolute behemoth since returning. In 37 frames, he’s posted a dazzling 1.70 ERA with a 34.5% strikeout rate and 5.5% walk rate. It’s some of the best work of Bednar’s career — even better than what had been a 2021-23 peak that saw him post a combined 2.25 ERA, 31.2% strikeout rate and 7.7% walk rate.

Bednar is averaging 97.1 mph on his heater this season. His curveball, the righty’s go-to secondary pitch, is sitting nearly 20 mph slower. Bednar also features a splitter that’s averaging 92.3 mph this year. He’s used that arsenal to induce chases off the plate at an excellent 34.4% clip and garnered a 12.7% swinging-strike rate as well. Left-handed opponents, in particular, have been flummoxed by Bednar. They’re hitting just .162/.240/.276 against him. His mastery over lefties is all the more important, given Yankee Stadium’s short right-field porch.

That Bednar is controllable for an additional season surely holds extra appeal for the Yankees, given that both Weaver and Williams are both set to reach free agency at season’s end. Bednar can pitch in any high-leverage role necessary in 2025 and could step into the ninth inning for the 2026 season, depending on whether Williams and/or Weaver are retained.  After striking the deal for Bednar, the Yankees further augmented their bullpen by acquiring Camilo Doval from the Giants and Jake Bird from the Rockies.

Flores, 24, is the big get for the Pirates in return. He ranked eighth among Yankees prospects on Baseball America’s recent update on their system. He opened the season at the Double-A level and ripped through opposing pitchers at a .287/.346/.496 clip (146 wRC+) before being recently promoted to Triple-A. He’s hitting just .211/.288/.289 there, but that’s in a tiny sample of 49 plate appearances. Overall, Flores is hitting .279/.351/.475 between the two levels. He’s never had a below-average year offensively in the minors.

Flores has already popped 16 homers on the season, leaving him just five shy of his career-high mark. He’s listed at 6’4″ and 230 pounds, making him on the larger end for a catcher. He’s viewed as more of a bat-first option whose calling card is raw power, and Flores has accordingly spent a fair bit of time at first base as well.

The Pirates have been searching for a catcher of the future for what feels like an eternity. They selected Henry Davis with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft and acquired both Endy Rodriguez and Joey Bart via trade in recent years. They’ve also cycled through veterans like Jacob Stallings, Elias Diaz and several other journeymen over the course of the past five to six years. Despite the sizable investment and cast of rotating characters, none have managed to stick.

It’s a similar situation at first base. Neither Davis nor Rodriguez has staked a claim to the position. Pittsburgh acquired Spencer Horwitz over the winter in hopes that he could hold the position down for years to come. It’s too early to firmly pass judgment on that acquisition, particularly after Horwitz missed the first few months of the season due to wrist surgery, but his .252/.323/.359 batting line through his first 229 plate appearances surely isn’t what the Pirates had hoped to see. Flores adds another possible option to the mix in the long term, though the Bucs will hope that he can handle catching work while Horwitz improves his production at first base.

The other two players in the swap are further from big league readiness. Perez, 19, has spent the season with the Yankee’s Class-A affiliate. He’s turned in a disappointing .209/.368/.236 batting line in 380 trips to the plate. He’s a considered a solid defensive catcher and still ranked 16th among Yankee prospects at BA despite his struggles this year, due in large part to his glove and his exceptional pitch recognition. As Baseball America points out in their scouting report, he chased off the plate than any player in the minors last year (just 7.7%). Perez walked in nearly 21% of his plate appearances last season and is at 17.9% in 2025.

If Perez can begin to hit the ball with more authority as he fills out physically, he has the potential to be an OBP-focused hitter who can stick behind the plate. He has below-average power, but players with this type of discipline and swing decisions can still be impactful, particularly if they’re playing serviceable defense behind the plate.

Sanchez, 21, ranked 24th on BA’s update of the Yankees’ system. He’s having a nice season in A-ball, hitting .281/.373/.438 with four home runs, 16 doubles, five triples and 24 steals (in 28 attempts). He’s drawn a walk in 12.6% of his plate appearances against a 23.4% strikeout rate. He’s an above-average runner who’s capable of handling center field and could likely be above-average in the corners.

None of the three players acquired by the Pirates are on the 40-man roster, though they’ll need to add Flores to the 40-man before mid-November in order to protect him from this year’s Rule 5 Draft. Neither Perez nor Sanchez needs to be protected until the 2027-28 offseason. Adding a near-MLB-ready catcher/first baseman and a pair of mid-range prospects from the Yankees’ system is a fine return in and of itself, though there’ll surely be a contingent of Pirates fans frustrated by the team’s repeated inability to secure long-term options at these positions — and that said inability has led them to expend another high-end trade chip in an effort to do so.

This post was originally published at 1:50pm.

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  1. Tigersin2050

    19 hours ago

    First?

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    • Never Remember

      19 hours ago

      I doubt it.

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    • ArrestArte

      19 hours ago

      Trade? No

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    • Goku the Knowledgable One

      19 hours ago

      No.

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  2. Mike Adamson

    19 hours ago

    Let’s hope it’s a good return

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    • Goku the Knowledgable One

      19 hours ago

      More importantly, they shed payroll

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    • 99Captain Judge99

      19 hours ago

      Exciting

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    • ronnsnow

      19 hours ago

      Yankees 14th best prospect and cash considerations.

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      • Sadaharu O.

        19 hours ago

        Wow, you really are the prototypical Yankees fan…

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      • Dorothy_Mantooth

        19 hours ago

        The Yankees really don’t value the catcher position. They basically gave away Narvaez to the Red Sox earlier this year and they are now dealing a really solid, offensive catching prospect in Flores too. I bet they are trading another notable prospect as well in this deal too.

        Hopefully, Bednar can handle the pressure in the Bronx. He was quite sensitive to the boos he received in Pittsburgh when he wasn’t pitching well for them.

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        • Yanksfan1030

          19 hours ago

          It’s easy for you to second guess but gms cant. navrarrez was never supposed to be anything special.
          Wells and rice are fine at catcher. And you’re complaining about giving up an unknown prospect for one of the best relievers in the game.

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        • Steele91

          19 hours ago

          Not really any other notable prospect in the trade.

          And it’s not that the Yankees don’t value catcher; they have just been churning them out and using them in trades to strengthen other parts of the team. In the Narvaez trade, they got a high upside pitcher in Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz who is their 6th best prospect currently.

          Narvaez is a great defender but he wouldn’t be hitting like this at YS at all, plus he was blocked at catcher regardless. He greatly benefits from the Green Monster due to his pulled fly ball tendencies. .314/.389/.540 at home (147 wrc+) and .205/.268/.318 (64 wrc+) on the road.

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        • Dong Drysdale

          19 hours ago

          Nice post straight from an AI bot lol

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        • Steele91

          19 hours ago

          He’s a great defender but was completely blocked. He also wouldn’t be hitting nearly as well at Yankee Stadium: 147 wrc+ at Fenway and just 64 wrc+ on the road. The Green Monster is turning his pulled fly balls into hits instead of outs.

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        • Steele91

          17 hours ago

          Are you talking to me? Because that was in no way AI but I’m flattered you think so.

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        • ak7721

          16 hours ago

          Rice is a horrible defender at the C position.

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        • Yankee Doubter

          6 hours ago

          If they didn’t value catching prospects then why develop so.many? They have three catchers in.the Majors. Should they prospect hug when the MLB team needs various parts? The name of the Game is NOT TO COLLECT MINOR LEAGUE TALENT!!! The best talent you bring up. You trade excess players when you need to. I see that you are new to the game. Sit back and learn. Your appreciation for the game will grow with time.

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      • NYCityRiddler

        19 hours ago

        As I said earlier the pirates will get nothing…and like it! Ahahahahahaha!

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        • ak7721

          16 hours ago

          Flores is a nice get for a rental. Good deal for both teams.

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      • greatwhiteangus

        19 hours ago

        MiLB had Flores as the yanks 8th best.

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        • NYCityRiddler

          18 hours ago

          MiLB doesn’t know Jack..or for that matter Rafael either. Ahahahahaha!

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    • AI GM

      19 hours ago

      It better be to trade a sure thing who loves being a pirate and when pirates plan to contend in 2026..

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      • NYCityRiddler

        19 hours ago

        The Pirates don’t ever plan to contend. EVER!! Ahahahahahahahaha!

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        • AI GM

          18 hours ago

          Oh no. They plan. They just suck at it

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      • ataphan2003

        18 hours ago

        I can assure you they are run as nothing but an investment vehicle for Bob Nutting. Any winning or being competitive is a happy accident.

        So can someone explain how the Pirates would be trying to compete when they’re openly saying a team, in division of a similar market size, can have Hayes and the Pirates biggest concern is not the return but that Bob no longer has to pay out that contract.

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        • AI GM

          17 hours ago

          Hayes 500 something ops. Got a no doubt ss. Huge win. I’d trade Hayes if I was leading division for that return.

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      • internetwag

        17 hours ago

        So Skenes goes 9 every five days. No sweat.

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    • SoCalBrave

      19 hours ago

      Rafael Flores and 2 other prospects. Seems pretty good

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      • AI GM

        19 hours ago

        If Flores is headliner this is a F for Flores Failure Fire Williams Cherington unfortunately can’t fire Nutting

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    • TheMan 3

      19 hours ago

      Flores, a catcher who was just promoted to AAA and 2 other players from the Yankees

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      • Goku the Knowledgable One

        19 hours ago

        Forever coping for wasting a 1st overall pick on Davis

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        • hottakesonly

          19 hours ago

          @goku
          ‘Wasting’ that pick gave them the availability to save slot $ and overdraft on Chandler, Lonnie White, and Solomento. It seems like it could still work, even though Davis hasn’t.

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        • Goku the Knowledgable One

          18 hours ago

          @hotta

          No one expected Chandler to be this good. They could’ve still gotten him and done without White and Solometo

          Passed on Jackson Jobe, Jack Leiter and Andrew Painter for Davis

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        • AI GM

          17 hours ago

          I did.

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      • Begamin

        19 hours ago

        Hey now would you look at that TheMan 3 it wasnt Jones, Lombard, or Jasson Dominguez for Bednar

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        • HatlessPete

          19 hours ago

          Nobody who actually understands trade valuation and has been paying attention to the reliever valuations in preceding trades ever thought it was gonna be any of those guys lol.

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        • Begamin

          19 hours ago

          Half the thread from the previous article was convinced Jones was the starting point, that guy included

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    • Captain K-Mid

      19 hours ago

      Nope lol

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    • mrkinsm

      19 hours ago

      If I were a Yankee fan, I’d be pretty happy with that return. Not so much if I were a Pirate fan. But the Pirate fans can still rejoice, they won the CIN trade yesterday by unloading that contract.

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      • Mike Adamson

        19 hours ago

        Yea we’re so glad Nutting saved money

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        • mrkinsm

          19 hours ago

          Gives him a chance to spend it on a better player….keep your fingers crosses. That’s what we Reds fans do every year, just to see us release our big FA signees – Moose/Candy/ETC.

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        • Mike Adamson

          18 hours ago

          We spent 100m when we were good with Gerrit Cole, Cutch, Marte, etc…

          We have the pitching staff and Bob Nutting doesn’t even care about baseball he’s strictly a business man!

          I’d be happy to run our organization like the Brewer who are the same sized market as us!

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        • mrkinsm

          18 hours ago

          @Mike, just sit back and laugh when the Reds release Hayes in 18 months after failing to OPS .600.

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        • JPR

          18 hours ago

          With Hayes money we can get two Tommy Phams!

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        • mrkinsm

          18 hours ago

          I’ll give you Will Benson if you send some of Hayes salary our way. The Reds FO is just as bad.

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        • AI GM

          17 hours ago

          Be thankful they didn’t spend. You would have Profar Conforto Santander

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      18 hours ago

      Cherington is fleeced again by the Yankees.
      These young players may be decent prospects but one is in AA and the others in A.
      And the Pirates want to have a competitive team next year?
      I am surprised that Nutting let this happen.
      Cherington really has to go now as the six year rebuild begs another six year rebuild.

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      • Mike Adamson

        18 hours ago

        You’re surprised Nutting let this happen? I’m not! He doesn’t give a crap about anything other than the bottom line! He has saved for 10 years and could easily put money into this team!

        Salary floor please

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      • JPR

        18 hours ago

        That was the goal of the 6 year plan, to lay the groundwork for a 6 year plan, which will lay the groundwork for a 6 year plan, which …

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      • AI GM

        17 hours ago

        Not fleeced. Fair trade got off fairly cheap.

        One would think Cherington is back letting him sell all these players. It’s his team for years to come no matter who you hire.

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        • Mike Adamson

          17 hours ago

          Not fleeced but quality over quantity would’ve been preferred! Also don’t say you want to make the team better next season and get lower level prospects!

          It’s an endless rebuild! We have a pitching staff that could compete next season. Need a better lineup and Cherington isn’t the GM to fill those needs.

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        • AI GM

          17 hours ago

          Very meh. Not many fans like it. Do any?

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  3. Poolhalljunkies

    19 hours ago

    Second

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    • mlbnyyfan

      19 hours ago

      Should have been Miller.

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      • AI GM

        19 hours ago

        Would take Lombard for Miller. Bednar shouldn’t take that if so they should have went Miller or Duran.

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    • AI GM

      19 hours ago

      Third

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  4. ArteLeave

    19 hours ago

    I imagine he’ll close over Devin Williams, right?

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Yes

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    • AI GM

      19 hours ago

      Better and more reliable so I’d go with him.

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    • Sorinotsori

      19 hours ago

      Nah he’ll have to force his way in. We care deeply about hurt feelings here. :/

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      • believeitornot

        19 hours ago

        You are right about caring for hurt feelings there. Jeter stayed at shortstop when A.R. arrived.

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    • Captain K-Mid

      19 hours ago

      Not to start

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      • ArteLeave

        19 hours ago

        Would be weird if he doesn’t. He has a 2.37 ERA while Williams has one in the 5’s.

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        • Hammerin' Hank

          19 hours ago

          Thankfully MLB teams use more than just ERA to evaluate players and make decisions.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          16 hours ago

          Thankfully they know that someone having a season with an ERA of over twice as much as the new pitcher in a similar decent size amount of innings is clearly having a worse year and that impacts their decision decidedly in the selecting of the closer.

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    • Hammerin' Hank

      19 hours ago

      There’s no way he should close over Devin. People forget just how shaky Bednar has been over the last two seasons.

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      • YankeesBleacherCreature

        19 hours ago

        He should definitely close over Devin Williams. When Williams has no command of his changeup, which happens way too often, hitters are sitting on his fastball.

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      • Sorinotsori

        19 hours ago

        I wouldn’t think their numbers are that different since the start off may, both had bad aprils. But the important aspect of bednar’s game is he’s a high strikeout fastball slider guy, since our other 2 back end guys are fastball change he’s a nice change of pace. Also without our 2 splitter guys, leiter and cruz, we’ve been missing a fireman to come in with 2 on 1 out. I think bednar is best suited for that role

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      • hottakesonly

        19 hours ago

        He’s given up 1 earned run since May 23rd… Bednar is super soft and ZERO chance he handles the NY media but he isn’t shaky.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        16 hours ago

        Hank-And you are saying that someone with an ERA of over 5 is not having a shaky season?

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    • Salzilla

      19 hours ago

      Personally I dont think he does. He might be better atm and Devin hasn’t very recently, but overall I do think Williams is a better closer. Bednar has even more severe bouts of severe suckitude.

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      • Dong Drysdale

        19 hours ago

        Williams has had his velocity decrease and nobody is swinging at his changeups because they’re rarely strikes.

        Williams just hasn’t looked like himself all season. Weaver should be trusted more at this time.

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  5. gotigers68

    19 hours ago

    Yankees ? That’s not how you spell TIGERS !

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    • The Chicago Cubs

      19 hours ago

      OR CUBS

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      • MLB Top 100 Commenter

        19 hours ago

        Hope the Cubs get Dennis Santana and Anthony Bednar.

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        • bestone

          19 hours ago

          I’m sure Anthony is available….you should put out an invitation….

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    • Motor City Beach Bum

      19 hours ago

      The Tigers better be getting an upgrade for the rotation and/or lineup and hope two of the bullpen arms they got work out.

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      • Brassroo

        19 hours ago

        Was never the plan. Get 3 stud SP’s before I buy into WS contenders. Current top 3 not good enough. ‘26 & ‘27 is when they are legitimate.

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        • ThatsIT?

          9 hours ago

          How does any team trade for 3 stud SP? If your team needs 3 stud SP you aren’t a contender

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  6. Tugboat54

    19 hours ago

    I don’t know who the Pirates are getting but I’m sure they will come out on the short end.

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    • Julius

      19 hours ago

      I love being a Pirates fan.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Not so sure. I’m thinking one of the returns will be Cam Schlittler. If it is, that’s going to be a great return for Bednar. I could be wrong, I usually am.

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      • MLB Top 100 Commenter

        19 hours ago

        Ok, no Spencer Jones for Alcantara and Cabrera, right?

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        • rct

          19 hours ago

          Alcantara and Cabrera? No chance. Jones alone probably doesn’t get you Cabrera, much less Alcantara on top of it.

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      • Goku the Knowledgable One

        19 hours ago

        No shot

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      • CarverAndrews

        19 hours ago

        I remember the days when the Yankees dominated the deadline and Hot Stove discussions…not fondly but with a certain wistful regard.

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      • HatlessPete

        19 hours ago

        Clip I very much doubt it’s schlittler tho obviously that remains to be seen. Usually the headliner is announced first. And cam would very much be the headliner over flores.

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        • Yankee Clipper

          19 hours ago

          Yeah, you’re right. It’s not Cam. They hadn’t announced any return players when I posted that, but Flores may even be a better return for the Pirates than Schlittler.

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        • HatlessPete

          19 hours ago

          Ok gotcha. This one’s been updating fast. Tbh I would have been very puzzled had it been schlittler. Wouldn’t have made much sense for either side given their areas of depth/need. Now let’s see if the bucs can develop an offensive prospect for a change lol.

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        • Sorinotsori

          19 hours ago

          I can’t imagine we move schlittler. He’s at worst our #6 starter with not much behind him in the org. That’s also counting on stroman being decent and Gil being effective and healthy. Schlittler won’t go in any deal that a starter isn’t coming back

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        • HatlessPete

          19 hours ago

          Fully agree that the only scenario in which it makes sense to deal schlittler is if it’s for a significant sp upgrade. Like an Edward Cabrera for example though I’d have a bit of apprehension about his track record and injury history.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          16 hours ago

          Hatless- I wouldn’t bet on it.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        16 hours ago

        Yankee-You were wrong because you do not know how bad Cherington is from past experience with him.

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    • Cliff Johnson

      19 hours ago

      Probably Rafael Flores. The next Gary Sanchez.

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  7. judgementday99

    19 hours ago

    Amen, hope its not Cashman’s last move today

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    • Joe says...

      19 hours ago

      I’m just glad they made a move. I was starting to think Austin Wells was in charge of remembering how many days were left for the deadline.

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    • Desert Yankee

      19 hours ago

      Agreed! I love Hill, but don’t want him to be the left-hander in the pen.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      I’m proud of Cashman. He has a deal done for a piece we need. So far, he’s done pretty well filling needs with getting McMahon and Bednar. Got a little ways to go, but I’d say a….. B rating?

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      • Joe says...

        19 hours ago

        Cashman’s overall body of work leaves a lot to be desired but his off-season pivot after losing out on Soto (bullet dodged I think) and the trade deadline has been pretty solid. Other than bad luck on pitching injuries, it’s been the failures of home grown players and not the recent acquisitions that’s been the problem.

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  8. hottakesonly

    19 hours ago

    It’s been fun Bednar. Pour up an Iron City and go lose a playoff series like the Yankees always do pal you deserve it!

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  9. MLB Top 100 Commenter

    19 hours ago

    Trading Bednar long overdue.

    Walk the plank, matey!

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    • Buuba ho tep

      18 hours ago

      Losing teams do not need a 7 million dollar closer. Bucs have plenty of closer potential in the young arms in the pen.

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  10. t0bIe1CaN0bI

    19 hours ago

    You’ve made your Bednar NYY. Now you gotta lie in it begrudgingly comfortably.

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  11. disgruntledpiratesfan

    19 hours ago

    Please be huge please be huge

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  12. mlb1225

    19 hours ago

    This return better be good. I still do not have faith in BC making a good deal.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Flores is a really good acquisition. Watch Yankees Farm on Flores and you’ll see why….

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    • Joe says...

      19 hours ago

      I don’t know anything about the other 2 prospects mlb1225 but scouts have been saying good things about Flores.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        16 hours ago

        The problem is that the Pirates do not develop their young position players and even though these three seem like decent prospects none are near ML ready and as such may very well never make good ML players with the Pirates organization.

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        • Joe says...

          16 hours ago

          Mendoza, Flores is thought to be about ready but the other two are a ways away.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          10 hours ago

          They can certainly use a good catcher and I will be happy if he comes up later next year and does well.
          But Henry Davis had to go on his own to become a good catcher.The organization did not help him.
          Maybe we can loan Flores to the Yankees AAA team for a year for further advancement.

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  13. RichP

    19 hours ago

    Knowing Cashman he’ll over pay so Pittsburgh fans get ready.

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    • ronnsnow

      19 hours ago

      Knowing Cherington, he’ll insist the Yankees underpay so dont be worried.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      He really HAS to overpay because Bednar is the last of the four major closers left. I’m okay with it though because Yanks desperately need a closer.

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      • ronnsnow

        19 hours ago

        And he underpaid. Bad fielding catcher for an elite closer.

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      • stymeedone

        19 hours ago

        Seemed the interested parties remaining were the Yankees and Tigers, and Harris had left the building.

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  14. mlbnyyfan

    19 hours ago

    Skenes also????

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Haha! If only!!!!

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    • Buuba ho tep

      19 hours ago

      Skenes also lol…you must party with Mike the pillow guy

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    • bestone

      19 hours ago

      Skenes to the Jays…

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  15. dano62

    19 hours ago

    Pereza is gonna love PNC park!

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    • Desert Yankee

      19 hours ago

      I’d actually be really happy for him if that’s the case. With Hayes traded he could get a more extended look in an atmosphere with less pressure. Good guess on your part.

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  16. Begamin

    19 hours ago

    Nice, Cashman pulled the trigger this time. Time to see what he gave up

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  17. bucsfan0004

    19 hours ago

    Great pickup for the Yankees

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  18. Lou Sassoll

    19 hours ago

    The pirates have long been a minor league farm team for the Yanks.

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  19. HalosHeavenJJ

    19 hours ago

    Williams, Weaver, Bednar is a gnarly back end of the bullpen. And considering the Yankees defensive issues, getting more K’s has special appeal.

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  20. Mr. McNasty

    19 hours ago

    This move doesn’t fix the mess the Yankees have at shortstop.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Hey, he’s “ELITE!”

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      • Mr. McNasty

        19 hours ago

        Only in the mind of cashman and his merry band of nerds.

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      • Frankie Bani

        19 hours ago

        Williams was a ELITE

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  21. mazbilleroski

    19 hours ago

    I live in Pittsburgh. I could smell the smoke from the fire sale.

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  22. i like al conin

    19 hours ago

    Pirates continuing to be a minor league affiliate of the big market clubs.

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  23. Mildred

    19 hours ago

    Welcome to da Bronx, kid. Joes on 187th already has a meatball hero submarine sandwich named after you. It’s the BEST.
    Fuhhhgettaboutit.

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    • Brett Baty’s Bat

      19 hours ago

      Are you fu**in kiddin me? Are you serious?

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  24. HEHEHATE

    19 hours ago

    Not Spencer Jones

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    • mlbnyyfan

      19 hours ago

      Pittsburgh didn’t want Escarra instead??

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    • bucsfan0004

      19 hours ago

      I wonder if including Santana along with Bednar would have gotten Spencer Jones, or at least started the talks on getting Jones.

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  25. jerseyjohn

    19 hours ago

    Hopefully Escarra, Peirra, and or 1-2 B grade pitching prospects

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  26. LysergicPillamyd

    19 hours ago

    Hope he doesn’t mind a first round exit.

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    • pinstripes17

      19 hours ago

      Better than being the joke of the league every year playing for the Pirates

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    • bestone

      19 hours ago

      You have to make it to the first round, before thinking about exiting…

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    • brucenewton

      19 hours ago

      No known experience pitching in pressure games.

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  27. jimmy-jr.

    19 hours ago

    Rafael Flores is included

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  28. Sorinotsori

    19 hours ago

    Oof, if it’s schlitty we need to go get an starter. Counting on stroman every 5 days is a fool’s game. Also Gil is finally back and we hope he’s himself but obviously that’s just hope.

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  29. DirtyDavis

    19 hours ago

    Will Bednar be closer or Williams?

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  30. Sorinotsori

    19 hours ago

    Ah so it’s flores, that’s cool, i fogured they want position players over pitchers especially if they are keeping keller. Wonder if one of the others is riggio or Rodriguez

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  31. dirtbagfreitas

    19 hours ago

    Now all the people crying about Cashman not getting a reliever can cry about him trading too much for Bednar.

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      Someone finally gets us!!!!

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  32. fathead0507

    19 hours ago

    A catcher? They have Davis Bart and Rodriguez JFC

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    • SandlotBenchWarmer

      19 hours ago

      You’ve not named anyone who can hit haha

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      • holecamels35

        19 hours ago

        Bart can hit and get on base, just not much power. Catchers really don’t need to hit too much. Batting .220 with some pop is just fine.

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      • ThatsIT?

        9 hours ago

        Most mlb catchers can’t hit if you haven’t noticed

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    • TheMan 3

      18 hours ago

      Davis still can’t hit major league pitching with any consistency, Bart lost his power somehow and Endy is on the IL
      JFC

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  33. desertdawg

    19 hours ago

    Being a D’Back fan, happy to see any team but the Dodgers get him. Thanks Yankees!

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    • Steinbrenner2728

      17 hours ago

      You’re welcome, maybe you can stop pretending the Dodgers are “ruining baseball”?

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  34. Mike Adamson

    19 hours ago

    I will wait for other 2 prospects before saying – How is Cherington still here for this deadline?

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      16 hours ago

      Mike-Because Nutting is still here for the deadline.

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  35. myprivatepawnee

    19 hours ago

    The hyperlink for Flores’ BR page appears to be a different player for the Jays.

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    • Kanonen80

      19 hours ago

      Jokes on the Pirates! They kidnapped some kid with the same name from the Jay’s system, and that’s who they are actually getting!

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  36. highflyballintorightfield

    19 hours ago

    Maybe for the rest of the afternoon we won’t be plagued with WHERE WAS CASHMAN comments in every article…

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      In all honesty, this article didn’t address where Cashman was…. So WHERE IS HE (ominous music….)?!

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  37. ctbronx7

    19 hours ago

    Cashman, the imbecile, overpaid as always.

    Flores is his top catching prospect. A future MLB starter, who would have been ready to take over for the overhyped Wells as early as next year.

    And tell me the last time Bednar pitched on a high pressure playoff game?? B

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    • Mikenmn

      19 hours ago

      You said it…..

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    • dirtbagfreitas

      19 hours ago

      And if Cashman didn’t do anything you’d be crying that he was asleep…

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    • Yankee Clipper

      19 hours ago

      By all accounts he’s MLB-ready now. Also, he’s probably better than Austin Wells. I’m just glad Cashman got something we need. He was going to overpay no matter who he acquired this deadline.

      It’s why his practice of filling needs at the deadline always results in overpays, or underachievement. Eventually he should learn to fill needs in the offseason instead of being backed into a corner at the deadline.

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      • The_M4N

        19 hours ago

        Ca$h learn? Dont be silly! Still living on Stick’s cild back.

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      • stymeedone

        3 hours ago

        @YC
        I seem to remember D Williams being added in the off season. This was addressed. Yankee fans were ecstatic at the move. It just didn’t work out. If he had signed Bednar, after his horrible season, Yankee fans would have been furious. Only a Yankee fan would think this was an overpay, considering what other closers cost at this deadline. Cherington got fleeced.

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    • WashedUpOldTimer

      19 hours ago

      LOL
      Every time a closer comes into a game it’s high pressure. What a moronic comment
      Sorry to see Bednar go. Hometown kid. Bulldog. Hope he excels for the Yanks

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        16 hours ago

        Old-We will have to wait six more years for the rebuild.

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        • WashedUpOldTimer

          14 hours ago

          Falter just traded to KC for two more minor leaguers

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        • AI GM

          13 hours ago

          Falter trade makes Bednar trade look good. Yikes. Bednar at least got a back up catcher with power and Endy Rodriguez 2.0.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          10 hours ago

          Old- Fortunately the trade deadline is a real deadline and Cherington can do no more damage.

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        • WashedUpOldTimer

          3 hours ago

          Mendoza, I agree with Mackey in today’s PG

          The incompetence Cherington has demonstrated is like nothing I’ve ever seen at the professional level. These trades exemplify it
          How do you keep IKF, Pham and Heaney when their contracts will expire but trade what he did—-for mostly A prospects? He worsened this awful team
          Outrageous
          If you wanted to run a franchise into the ground, this is the blueprint

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  38. Buuba ho tep

    19 hours ago

    I bet they send flores to Indianapolis instead of the major league roster. I hope not..bit that would be a typical pirate move.
    Good trade so far, let’s see who else they get

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  39. Frankie Bani

    19 hours ago

    Loaisiga to inning 6th. Williams 7th. Weaver 8th and Bednar closer. Aaaaaaaaaa Yankees wiiiiin,,John Sterling versión

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  40. Mikenmn

    19 hours ago

    A testament to Cashman’s awfulness. But I digress…

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  41. spectaculer187

    19 hours ago

    The Pirates should have offered Bednar and Brian Reynolds for Devries

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  42. KermitJagger

    19 hours ago

    Not bad. Makes me wonder if Bart is on his way out in another deal.

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  43. Salzilla

    19 hours ago

    Ok good. We have in theory a closer for next year and a deeper pen this year.

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    • mlbnyyfan

      19 hours ago

      Everybody knows.I still wanted houdini back in New york. only money no prospects

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      • Salzilla

        19 hours ago

        Prospects are worse than money. If they fail you have nothing. Trade as many prospects as you need.

        Also Bednar is better.

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  44. Mike Adamson

    19 hours ago

    8th and 14th prospect with one more to be announced

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  45. BadMojo

    19 hours ago

    The Pirates actually turned down Max Clark from the Tigers for this guy?

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    • SandlotBenchWarmer

      19 hours ago

      Where are you seeing that the Tigers offered him?

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    • stymeedone

      19 hours ago

      Yeah, right. I heard it was Clark and McGonigle!

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  46. Brett Baty’s Bat

    19 hours ago

    Stearns is sleeping today. I want more relievers.

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    • Macbeth

      19 hours ago

      Fire Cherington now.

      Get him out of the room right now.

      Bednar isn’t Millwr but Miller and a back end starter brought back the #3 overall prospect, the padres #3 prospect and 2 other pieces.

      Bednar brings #8 prospect, and two fillers.

      It is like he chose the yankees and just shoehorned this deal in.

      Good lord this is bad.

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      • redsoxu571

        19 hours ago

        Good lord, comparing the return for a RP with 1 year of control left to the return for one with 4 years of control left (and of superior perceived quality) makes zero sense.

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      • Chuck from Uniontown

        19 hours ago

        3+ years of Mason Miller and 3+ years of JP Sears is worth much more than 1+ year of David Bednar.

        I understand they’re both closers, but it’s not a great trade comparison.

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        • Macbeth

          19 hours ago

          I didnt think I had to clarify this after I said Miller was better I thought that would cover it.

          The control and youth obvious go to Miller also.

          I was not expecting a top 10 prospect for Bednar in this deal, I had thought that after Cherington went for quality over quantity for the Hayes deal he would do it here too.

          I was mistaken. The tigers matched up much better for a trade if Jones wasnt available. No reason the Pirates couldn’t have sweetened the deal with Santana to get a better package.

          The return here is poor.

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        • ThatsIT?

          9 hours ago

          I agree. The pirates seem to be horrible at player development so they should be going quality over quantity. They should have been trying to get the best guy available regardless of position. I thought they were looking for mlb ready type guys.

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      • JoseLind

        19 hours ago

        Miller has 3 more years of control. Bednar is only through next year and then becomes a free agent. HUGE difference. Bednar is nothing special. He prob won’t be able to handle the pressure in NY as well. The pirates can win 65 games with or without him.

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    • ChuckyNJ

      19 hours ago

      Stearns is fast asleep cos his ballclub LOL’d a series in San Diego AND traded for relievers rather than hitters.

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  47. holecamels35

    19 hours ago

    So Pirates want to be better in 26 yet trade for 3 far away prospects with zero power. Please make it make sense??? This seems very stupid.

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    • SandlotBenchWarmer

      19 hours ago

      Flores will be ready for ’26 sounds like. I like this return.

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    • holecamels35

      19 hours ago

      So I think I seen the wrong link. The catcher is mlb ready. It shown someone different before

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  48. Ronk325

    19 hours ago

    The Yankees trade from an area of depth and upgrade their biggest weakness. Fantastic trade by them for the present and should be a good deal for the Pirates future as well

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    • bestone

      19 hours ago

      Also weak at first and second….

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      • Ronk325

        19 hours ago

        What?

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  49. Tigersin2050

    19 hours ago

    Thought they wanted a top 5 prospect? The heck is this?

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    • SandlotBenchWarmer

      19 hours ago

      Sounds like Jones wasn’t being had so he went for the next highest Yankees prospect that wasn’t a pitcher. Sort of wish Riggio was included as well but not an awful return I think.

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    • AI GM

      19 hours ago

      Everyone reported this. Cherington will say are internal metrics had both these catchers in top 5!

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  50. tigerdoc616

    19 hours ago

    This is far from the astronomical price that was rumored for Bednar. If this is all they got for him, then there are a lot of other teams that could have and should have ponied up more for Bednar, including my Tigers. Didn’t take any of the Yankees top 5 prospects and the Tigers have a much better and deeper system than the Yankees. So they should have and could have come up with a better package for Bednar without touching their top 5 prospects.

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    • holecamels35

      19 hours ago

      Yeah I am pretty disappointed in this.

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    • stymeedone

      19 hours ago

      Yankees were the only ones left at the table when Harris walked away. Yankees probably reduced their offer at that point. Take it or leave it.

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    • AI GM

      18 hours ago

      Teams that traded for rental should have deep regrets.

      My theory Nutting seen what happened with prospects in Bednar trade he shut down years ago and let Cherington did his thing. You can dream pretty big on Perez. Some teams get real thirsty for catchers and he got 2 of them.

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      • WashedUpOldTimer

        14 hours ago

        Falter to KC for two farm hands.
        MLBTR yet to pick up on it

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        • AI GM

          13 hours ago

          A mlb ready farmhand reliever! And a now power 1b i believe it was.

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  51. mlb1225

    19 hours ago

    Wow, only 1 top 10 prospect from the Yankees’ system. Ben, what are we doing here?

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    • kwolf68

      19 hours ago

      Considering the costs of closers, this is a horrible return. The third piece is not even a prospect of note. Hell, even the 2nd piece is a 19 year old dart throw. Flores is a solid hitter, but goodness what a terrible return in a market where relievers were at a premium. Ben Cherrington simply does not have the skills to make proper moves. He should be gone, but Nutting will just hire someone as incompetent.

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      • AI GM

        18 hours ago

        Perez is the headliner more value than Flores. Flores is nice piece as well. More quantity and catcher priority trade. It’s fair. Just not what fans wanted after hearing helps us in 2026 top 5

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      • mlb1225

        18 hours ago

        I honestly don’t even think this was a salary dump move. I truly believe that Cherington has deluded himself into thinking he got a great deal.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          10 hours ago

          It may be close to a very good deal if the Pirates had a system that could develop position players.
          Cherington though does the same stupid thing over and over with the same stupid result.

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    • Ronk325

      19 hours ago

      As a Yankee fan I can tell you that Flores has been undervalued in prospect analysis all season. Think of him almost like a right handed Ben Rice. Edgleen Perez should also shoot up prospect lists in the coming years

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  52. joew

    19 hours ago

    not the worst deal for the pirates but not very good either, assuming it is “just” Flores, Perez and Sanchez. At that return I probably would’ve just kept Bednar.

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  53. clutchcutch22

    19 hours ago

    Yeah this is an underwhelming return…

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  54. TheMan 3

    19 hours ago

    So much for Cherington saying that trades would improve the team for this year and beyond
    He got burned yet again and hopefully Nutting kicks him to the curb after the season ends

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    • Tonybagadonutz

      19 hours ago

      Wouldnt even need to trade for a catcher but Ben whiffed on Davis. When does this BS end?

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    • AI GM

      18 hours ago

      They do. He has deeper farm system for depth and trades.

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    • Buccrazy

      14 hours ago

      he might make a good comedian after hes fired

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  55. Digdugler

    19 hours ago

    Why did Atkins give up more for maybe 1 month of someone who has missed the last 2 years?

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    • bestone

      19 hours ago

      Isn’t Atkins in his last year of contract?

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      • Digdugler

        19 hours ago

        Shapiro is, Atkins has 1 more I think…which makes his trade make less sense.

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        • bestone

          18 hours ago

          Agreed….Atkins must be hanging around all the rehabs…

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  56. Skeptical

    19 hours ago

    Is Cherington trying to get a job with the Yankees? He can’t be this incompetent.

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    • Skeptical

      19 hours ago

      If there was ever a time for Bob Nutting to step in.

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      • AI GM

        18 hours ago

        Nutting would have approved this trade so Nutting approved

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  57. chandlerbing

    19 hours ago

    another deal that should make mets embarrased
    they traded away half their farm for 3 set up guys with expiring contracts

    phils, yanks got elite closers with control beyond 2025, only gave up a bunch of teenagers

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  58. JoeBrady

    19 hours ago

    Not sure Bednar will like closing in NY and not sure Williams will like being demoted in his walk year.

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    • YankeesBleacherCreature

      19 hours ago

      He’s been demoted before, was accountable for it, and did well in middle relief.

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      • AI GM

        18 hours ago

        Bednar is a professional and will do his job. Fans will love him.

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    • rocky7

      19 hours ago

      Come on Joe….Williams has no choice in the matter as he’s been very hittable and blown what 5 games….he won’t be resigned and this is one of Cash’;s not very good trades so he’ll have no choice as to agree to whatever role Boone assigns him to for the rest of the season and into the playoffs…..

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      • YankeesBleacherCreature

        19 hours ago

        Williams had costed the Yankees five games in the wins column. No hyperbole. There’s only so much they can do to ride Tim Hill to clean up his messes.

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  59. SandlotBenchWarmer

    19 hours ago

    Not sure what people think the Pirates options were. The Tigers were never going to let go of one of their top five for one reliever. The only other legitimate options outside of NY were the Rangers (who would not part with Walcott and Moore would have no chance of coming up in late ’26). Who am I missing? If no one else, then we essentially had to go with NYY or wait until the offseason. Maybe that would’ve been the best approach but I’m still not completely dissatisfied with this return.

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    • TheMan 3

      18 hours ago

      the other option would be to hold onto Bednar until the winter meetings and find a better deal

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      • Begamin

        18 hours ago

        Oh are you coping now lol They wouldnt have found a better deal at the winter meetings. Teams are desperate now and Bednar would have even less of a contract to control him. Wompwomp you thought you were getting Jones

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        • TheMan 3

          16 hours ago

          womp womp you’re an immature little boy

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        • Begamin

          16 hours ago

          Aww someones mad he was wrong on MLBTR. Cheer up lil buddy you got a good return for a RP

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          10 hours ago

          Even if it was it will not help the Pirates for a number of years.

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        • Begamin

          3 hours ago

          Yeah thats how trading for prospects works

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    • stymeedone

      3 hours ago

      The Yankees system is weak. Would really like to know what BC was asking from the Tigers in comparison.

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      • SandlotBenchWarmer

        39 mins ago

        I would be shocked if it wasn’t McGonigle or Clark and based on how little the Tigers did at the deadline, it doesn’t sound like they were at all interested in moving either of them for any package.

        I am frustrated as a Pirates fan but I also would be frustrated as a Tigers fan at this because they could have greatly improved their chances in the postseason but they held on without taking any risks and that will likely not fly in a league that now has some truly stacked teams (Mariners and Yankees will fight it out in the ALCS if they can get past the Astros and Blue Jays).

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  60. ChuckyNJ

    19 hours ago

    And the Bombers are looking to get Alcantara from Miami before the “transfer window” closes.

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  61. 21Clemente21

    19 hours ago

    SMH, surely they could have received Everson Pereira an OF prospect

    Heck Dominguez for Bednar was a fair deal

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  62. AI GM

    19 hours ago

    A++++++ for Yankees. Other teams gave up similar value for rentals.

    C Pirates. I like Perez ceiling and prefer him over Fortes. I’m not a catching expert but according to reports Perez good catcher Fortes not so much. Like the potential in Perez bat. Seen how Endy has done so far so though so you don’t know. I don’t know much about the outfielder so maybe he is a diamond. Has raw power is all i know.

    Perez is a great catching prospect you can dream of the ceiling. Just so young and far away. Trust your scouts and development team!

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    • Skeptical

      18 hours ago

      Disagree on the Pirates/Cherington’s grade. A long time ago when I was in school back in western Pa, the school district used the grades A, B, C, D, E, and D1. D1 was given to students who tried to the best of their abilities but could not and would not master the material enough to get even a D, so move them along. Cherington’s grade on this trade is a D1.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        9 hours ago

        Skeptical- I grew up in western Pa many many years ago but never saw a D1 school.
        I sense that kids basically automatically pass now even if they are clueless.
        D1 basically gives credit for trying but signifies that they would have flunked.
        I can understand that it may be a good concept.

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    • Tonybagadonutz

      18 hours ago

      Why trust them? The team is terrible and so is player development.

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    • WashedUpOldTimer

      15 hours ago

      I give the Pirates an A+ on the Hayes trade. This one, not so sure.
      Guess we’ll have to wait until Griffin gets here before we see a legitimate outfielder

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      • AI GM

        13 hours ago

        This is C- just on talent. Fair return. But with the compete in 2026 hometown community work leader guy it’s a D. Probably just keep him. Could get similar return next years deadline.

        KG looking to stick at SS so outfield help might need to wait. Move him or another of the 2 SS to outfield although KG probably only outfield worthy bat unless they can play CF.

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  63. aberdeen101

    19 hours ago

    Ben Cherington deserves to be canned. Complete moron for doing this. No talent comes back that helps for at least two years. Quantity over quality. Nothing good. Typical. Bednar should have gotten a top 100 prospect if you were paying attention to the returns of worse relievers.

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  64. YankeesBleacherCreature

    19 hours ago

    On to to a starter.

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  65. kodiak32

    19 hours ago

    Cherington is a clown. No baseball fan can look at this trade and think the Pirates got a good return for a proven closer. Granted he has had some up and downs, but a AA/AAA 24 yr old catcher & 2 guys in rookie ball barely hitting .200? Come on Ben, you said a week ago you were looking for players to help in ‘26. You need to get major league ready bats in AA or AAA that are close to being ready. Don’t trade guys for 💩. Nutting, sell the damn team already and fire Cherington tomorrow. No idea why this excuse for a general manager has been allowed to run the MLB draft and trade guys at the deadline. Bottom line is all they care about is their bottom line.

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    • TheMan 3

      16 hours ago

      unless Ben pulls a rabbi out his hat, in 5 minutes, IKF and Pham will play out the season in Pittsburgh
      Cherington doesn’t deserve to be the GM, he deserves to be on the unemployed line

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  66. TheMan 3

    18 hours ago

    yes 17 saves in 17 opportunities including an era of 2.37 with 51 k as in 43 innings is your definition of sucking

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    • WashedUpOldTimer

      15 hours ago

      And the Cardinals blow

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  67. KidWhoWatchesEveryYankeesGame

    18 hours ago

    Glad the yankees finally acquired a strong reliever, our bullpen has struggled a bit lately. Speculate: who will the yankees DFA/demote to make room for Bednar and Jake Bird?

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  68. whyhayzee

    18 hours ago

    The Pirates have immediately started teaching their new acquisitions how to count to 3 outs.

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  69. panj341

    18 hours ago

    Bednar having a good year will make his arbitration number go up to where Nutting would not want to pay. Another salary dump.

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  70. Buuba ho tep

    18 hours ago

    With trading Hayes and bednar the pirates save 20 million next year. I bet instead of signing a corner outfielder and a first base man,he uses the money to buy ANALytic computer discs

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    • TheMan 3

      16 hours ago

      actually, Ben used money that Nutting gave him to sign free agents last winter but Ben used that money instead on analyticsl equipment

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  71. Dumpster Divin Theo

    18 hours ago

    Yay. Deadline over. We can go to Bed nar.

    Reply
  72. wvsteve

    18 hours ago

    Another horrible trade for the worst front office in baseball. Cherington is an idiot.

    Reply
  73. jtkuch

    18 hours ago

    Ben Cherington is a dunce

    Reply
  74. آلي مكبيل_.._.بيتزا بيبيروني آشتون كوتشر

    18 hours ago

    Sad return considering what other teams are getting for middle inning relievers.

    Reply
  75. 66TheNumberOfTheBest

    18 hours ago

    Not to defend Cherington (who’s no Huntingdon) but teams do NOT make good offers to the Pirates.

    Ever.

    There is never ANY threat that the Pirates will keep and (thus) PAY their players, so teams know they can all collude and dangle weak offers and one of them will win big.

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  76. Dice 66

    15 hours ago

    Got to figure Ben’s gone! Thought we where going after bats ? Really? Pain stupid.

    Reply
  77. CarryABigStick

    14 hours ago

    Why do teams make deals with the yankees? If I’m a GM of another team, I want to see them stink.

    Reply
    • Astros_fan_in_Aus

      7 hours ago

      They will pretty much do that without any assistance. In summary, they have picked up 8 players and traded away 18. Only time will tell if that was good or bad trading.

      Reply
    • rocky7

      44 mins ago

      Real mature comment…..teams trade with the Yankees because their minor league players, while many not superstars, are all over the Major leagues as viable major league players…..the Yankees do a good job of preparing them for major league play…….and the 18 players they had to trade to get the 8 is indicative of exactly that…..teams want Yankee minor leaguers……

      Reply
  78. Ok Yankees Fan

    13 hours ago

    Bye bye Brubaker and Headrick. Thank you for your service!

    Reply
  79. Hoogie

    1 hour ago

    Tigers really wanted him for some reason, me, not a fan. The Tigers most likely had a better deal on the table but Pirates tried to squeeze more out of them. Good on Harris for not having and pivoting to other options.

    Reply
  80. wvsteve

    1 hour ago

    Another horrible trade by Cherington at the direction of Bob Nutting. Pirates could have filled a hole at short or outfield for next year and failed to do it. Two trades of controllable players will nothing to show.

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