The Yankees’ bullpen lastly received some much-needed assist proper within the final hours earlier than the MLB commerce deadline.
The Bronx Bombers are within the technique of buying Pirates nearer David Bednar on Thursday, The Submit’s Jon Heyman confirmed.
Whereas assembling a bullpen has usually been a power of common supervisor Brian Cashman, this 12 months’s unit has not in comparison with years previous.
The mix of accidents and underwhelming performances have put supervisor Aaron Boone in a tricky spot at instances whereas making an attempt to navigate the ultimate few innings.
Nearer Devin Williams has principally righted the ship after a gradual begin, Luke Weaver seemingly is again to his standard self and Tim Hill is efficient versus lefties, however that’s principally the place the excellent news ends.
Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. are injured, whereas Jonathan Loaisiga has not been the identical pitcher post-injury and Ian Hamilton has endured his ups and downs.
Whereas the Yankees have had luck turning non-name relievers into stable performers in previous years, pitching coach Matt Blake has not loved the identical success this season.
Buying Bednar, who owns a 2.37 ERA in 42 video games this season, ought to assist and supply the Yankees with one other confirmed reliever.
Bednar, a seven-year veteran, has spent the final 5 seasons with Pittsburgh after opening his profession with the Padres.
He’s tallied 17 saves this season and 101 in his profession.
The Yankees most likely might stand so as to add one other reliever whereas they put together for the stretch run in what is certain to be a good AL East.
The Blue Jays, Crimson Sox and Yankees are all within the hunt for playoff spots.
Fortifying the bullpen additionally helps present insurance coverage for a rotation that’s counting on Marcus Stroman and Will Warren, who’ve struggled at instances all through this season.
