Yankees Make Deadline Splash, Snag Bednar, Bird and Doval originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Trade Deadline Day is the annual day of chaos on MLB’s calendar. And this year, with the Yankees in desperate need of bullpen help, the Bombers swung and reeled in three major relief arms.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseball's trade deadline Thursday.