Yankees to acquire All-Star closer David Bednar from Pirates before MLB deadline: reports

The New York Yankees have added the bullpen help they’ve needed before the MLB trade deadline. 

New York agreed to a deal to acquire right-handed closer David Bednar in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a medical review. 

The Yankees are sending a package with Rafael Flores, the team’s eighth-best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, leading the way alongside 19-year-old prospect Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez, according to The New York Post.

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Bednar, the 30-year-old two-time All-Star, has a 2.37 ERA over 38 innings with 17 saves for Read Entire Article