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Holds on for third save Bednar earned the save Wednesday against the Mariners, allowing one run on three hit and no walks in 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander surrendered his first run of the season, but he survived Seattle's late comeback attempt for his third save of the campaign. Bednar fired 40 pitches Wednesday and recorded more than three outs for the first time this year, but he should be available for Friday's series opener versus Miami following Thursday's day off. He's 3-for-3 on save opportunities thus far in 2026.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Schlittler, Goldschmidt and Rice lead the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Mariners

Cam Schlittler pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants

Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the...

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants

Registers second save Bednar earned the save Saturday against the Giants, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in one inning. He struck out one.

Impact It was Bednar's second save in as many games to begin the new campaign. The right-hander wasn't at his sharpest Saturday, throwing just 12 of his 20 pitches for strikes, but he was able to induce a Patrick Bailey double play to seal the deal. Bednar tossed five scoreless appearances during Grapefruit League play, and he appears to be picking up right where he left off this spring.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save of 2026 Bednar came away with the save in Friday's 3-0 win against the Giants, when he issued one walk and zero hits in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bednar was brought in for the ninth inning to protect the Yankees' three-run lead. He yielded a two-out walk to Matt Chapman but was able to close things out after getting Rafael Devers to ground out. After a rocky start to the 2025 season for the Pirates (which saw him spend a few weeks in the minors before returning in late April), Bednar enters 2026 as the top closer option for the Yankees. He finished the 2025 regular season with the Bronx Bombers and logged 10 saves (in 13 attempts) with a 2.19 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 24.2 innings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Aaron Judge hits 2-run homer to end 0-for-7 start to season as New York tops Giants 3-0

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the sixth to end an 0-for-7 start to his season after the two-time reigning AL MVP had a strike call overturned by the automated system earlier i...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Yankees star David Bednar credited Dodgers' Will Smith for key involvement in WBC finals appearance That's our catcher!

MARCH 20 • DODGERSWAY.COM

David Bednar trade fallout gets uglier as catching prospect struggles at Pirates camp The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't make the splashiest moves at last year's trade deadline. For the most part, they shipped out veteran odds and...

MARCH 19 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Bednar is CLUTCH 💪

MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

United States' David Bednar strikes out Ketel Marte with two men in scoring position, retaining lead over Dominican Republic

MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

Comes up big for USA in WBC Bednar tossed a scoreless inning for Team USA against Team Canada in the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic on Friday, allowing two hits and striking out two batters.

Impact Bednar entered in the seventh inning with the US up 5-3. He found himself in a world of trouble by allowing runners on second and third with no outs on a pair of infield singles and a passed ball, but the veteran hurler managed to escape the jam without being scored upon by getting a popout and a pair of punchouts. Bednar, who is locked into the No. 1 closer role for the Yankees, has yet to give up a run in the WBC.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

USA's Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: Assembling A Historic Squad

How might USA deploy its best roster ever? Breaking down the lineup, arms and decisions for manager Mark DeRosa.

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

USA's Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: Assembling A Historic Squad

2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings: David Bednar vs. Aroldis Chapman Should fantasy baseball players select David Bednar or Aroldis Chapman at the closer position in 2026?

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

6 Corbin Carroll Replacements For Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

Let’s dig into possible outfielders Team USA could try to recruit to replace two-time All-Star Corbin Carroll.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

6 Corbin Carroll Replacements For Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

Gets $9 million with Bronx Bombers Bednar agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract with the Yankees on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Bednar had a rocky start to the 2025 season with Pittsburgh, which resulted in him being demoted to Triple-A before returning to the bullpen in late April. His trip to the minors did the trick, as he reclaimed his closer role in the Pirates' bullpen and pitched well before being traded to the Yankees in late July. Bednar served as the preferred closer for the Bronx Bombers toward the tail end of the regular season, and in 22 outings with the Yankees he logged a 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 10 saves (on 13 opportunities) and a 35:9 K:BB across 24.2 innings. Bednar figures to reprise his role as the Yankees' top closer for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees' closer David Bednar joins Mason Miller in Team USA's bullpen for 2026 WBC | Sporting News The United States' roster is taking shape.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reliever Gregory Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract

Two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and the Pittsburgh Pirates have finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal with reliever Gregory Soto, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Pirates and two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers' best offseason move said to be stealing Yankees' David Bednar insurance target from Mets | Sporting News The Los Angeles Dodgers could prevail over the New York Yankees and Mets in free agency for the services of closer Edwin Diaz, a move ESPN's...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees eye AL East trade for $12.5 million bullpen boost | Sporting News New York MLB insider suggests a division option tied to a $12.5 million call for the Yankees. He's a power righty who could slot beside Davi...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Pirates figured out the best end game duo to replace David Bednar for 2026 When the Pirates dealt David Bednar, the idea of Pittsburgh spending their limited funds on a new closer emerged. That narrative was further...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Devin Williams open to re-signing with the Yankees after adjusting to New York in rocky first season

Devin Williams is open to re-signing with the New York Yankees after a challenging first season in pinstripes

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Yankees' ALDS Game 3 Win Over the Blue Jays

The Bronx Bombers completed their grittiest game of the year to get back in the ALDS against the Blue Jays. Here are my takeaways.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Yankees' ALDS Game 3 Win Over the Blue Jays

Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to de...