The New York Yankees bolstered their bullpen, acquiring RHP David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates and RHP Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies. In exchange for Bednar, the Yankees sent C/1B Rafael Flores, C Edgleen Perez, and OF Brian Sanchez to Pittsburgh. Colorado received 2B Roc Riggio and LHP Ben Shields from the Yankees. Bednar provides a high-leverage relief option, while the trade cost the Yankees minor league prospects, with Flores considered the key return for the Pirates.

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