The New York Yankees have finalized a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates to acquire closer David Bednar. The deal, pending a medical review, sends catcher Rafael Flores and prospect Edgleen Perez to Pittsburgh. Bednar, 30, boasts a 2.37 ERA and 51 strikeouts this season, significantly improving his value after a poor 2024. The Yankees' bullpen ERA in July was 6.29, second-worst in MLB, highlighting the team's need for a reliable closer.

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