David Bednar| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 3 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 60.0 | 52 | 24 | 67 | 26 | 3.95 | 1.255 | 38.3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 39.7 | 36 | 10 | 53 | 12 | 2.72 | 1.160 | 57.9 |
| 2024 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 57.7 | 54 | 28 | 58 | 37 | 5.77 | 1.422 | 18.7 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 67.3 | 53 | 21 | 80 | 15 | 2.00 | 1.099 | 82.2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 51.7 | 42 | 16 | 69 | 17 | 2.96 | 1.123 | 42.3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 60.7 | 40 | 19 | 77 | 15 | 2.23 | 0.973 | 41.1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7.11 | 2.053 | -8.9 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11.0 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 6.55 | 1.364 | -2.9 |
| Date | News |
| 8/02/25 | Yankees Land David Bednar, but Rafael Flores Headliner Raises Eyebrows. The New York Yankees made a decisive move by acquiring All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The addition addresses a clear weakness in the Yankees' bullpen, which has struggled to shut down games consistently this season. New York's bullpen has been a major concern. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/yankees-land-davi... |
| 8/02/25 | Pirates Didn't Tell All-Star Closer They Traded Him. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded one of their longest tenured relief pitchers ahead of the deadline, but didn't provide the best communication with him. The Pirates traded right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar to the New York Yankees on July 31, receiving a trio of propsects back in their biggest move at the deadline. Bednar spoke with the Yankees reporter Meredith Markovits of the YES Network about joining the team and said he found out he got traded from social media and not from the Pirates front office. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 8/02/25 | Pirates GM Shares Jaw-Dropping Yankees News. The New York Yankees were active during the MLB trade deadline, finding multiple relievers before closing shop and officially heading into the final stretch of the regular season. In the midst of their pitching moves was a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, acquiring David Bednar in exchange for catcher Rafael Flores, their No. 8 prospect, and first baseman Edgleen Perez, their No. 14 prospect. While on the surface, the trade received some criticism on Pittsburgh side, things are getting much worse. Speaking with the media about the deal, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington admitted he had an opportunity to receive a prospect with similar caliber to Bednar, but instead chose the two players instead. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/pirates-ben-ch... |
| 8/01/25 | Yanks add Bednar, Doval, say Williams still closer. The Yankees added bullpen reinforcements by trading for David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird on Thursday, while manager Aaron Boone said the plan is to keep incumbent Devin Williams in the closer role. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45870491/sourc... |
| 8/01/25 | Pirates GM makes surprising admission about David Bednar trade to Yankees. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free David Bednar was one of a handful of closers dealt at the trade deadline, with the likes of Mason Miller , who went from the A's to the Padres, and Jhoan Duran — shipped from the Twins to the Phillies — netting prospects that pop out on league-wide rankings lists. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said he had a chance to land a prospect of similar standing for Bednar, but he isntead preferred the Yankees' package which consisted of their No. 8 prospect, catcher Rafael Flores, catcher/first baseman Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/01/sports/pirates-gm-ma... |
| 8/01/25 | Yankees overhaul bullpen at busy trade deadline with deals for Bednar, Doval and Bird. Fortifying their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired All-Star relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval in separate deals as they made a flurry of moves Thursday just ahead of baseball’s trade deadline. The Yankees also added reliever Jake Bird from Colorado and speedy utilityman José Caballero from Tampa Bay — right in the middle of their game against the Rays. New York sent reserve infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees shipped three prospects to last-place Pittsburgh in exchange for Bednar, and four minor leaguers to San Francisco for Doval. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/yankees-agree... |
| 7/31/25 | MLB rumors: Yankees pursuing David Bednar trade with Pirates as 'front-runners'. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees appear to be leading the charge for Pirates closer David Bednar . The Pittsburgh Pirates are actively engaging multiple teams in trade discussions involving Bednar . However, the Yankees have emerged as the front-runners , as per MLB Network Insider Mark Feinsand. New York is aggressively exploring options to reinforce the back end of its bullpen, and Bednar, who is under team control through 2026, sits atop their wish list. David Bednar, a two-time All-Star, boasts a power arsenal. He has a proven track record in high-leverage situations, making him one of the most coveted relievers on the market . The Yankees are clinging to postseason Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumor... |
| 7/31/25 | Yankees Nearly Made Trade for Pirates Closer. The New York Yankees went trade deadline shopping with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but were unable to pay the price for what they liked. According to MLB analyst Francys Romero, the Yankees were in talks to secure Pirates reliever David Bednar, but the teams weren't able to reach a deal. Pittsburgh's asking price for Bednar is apparently sky-high, with Romero reporting that the team was looking for three players in return for the closer. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yanke... |
| 7/30/25 | Rangers in Trade Talks With Pirates for All-Star Closer Despite High Asking Price. The Texas Rangers have been red-hot since the All-Star break, winning eight out of 11 games entering Wednesday which, all of the sudden, put them right in the thick of the playoff picture. Knowing that, the latest reporting indicates they plan on buying before the trade deadline over the next 48 hours. One area which has been a concern since the offseason is the bullpen, and according to most insiders, the Rangers are looking to tune things up there on the trade market. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (subscription required) wrote this week that Texas is one of the teams that has been in touch with the Pittsburgh Pirates about All-Star closer David Bednar. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/rangers-in-tra... |
| 7/30/25 | Pirates Demanding Top Prospect for Valued Reliever. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a relief pitcher with great trade interest that they are hoping they'll get a great player for the future in return. MLB Teams are targeting Pirates right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar, with teams like the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Texas Rangers vying for his services ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 7/29/25 | Yankees Could Lose Pitching Target to Blue Jays. The New York Yankees are in danger of losing one of their top trade targets, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar, to their division rival, the Toronto Blue Jays. According to Jon Morosi of MLB network, the Blue Jays are pursing both Bednar and fellow reliever and former Yankee Dennis Santana, who are both eligible for free agency after the 2026. Bednar recently nailed his 100th career save with the Pirates and earned NL Reliever of the Month honors in June. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yanke... |
| 7/29/25 | Blue Jays Targeting Pirates Bullpen Duo. The Pittsburgh Pirates have two relief pitchers that one American League team is vying for ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31. Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reported that the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pirates have had trade conversations surrounding a bullpen arm heading up north, with both right-handed relievers in David Bednar and Dennis Santana the main targets. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/toronto-blue-j... |
| 7/28/25 | Pirates Scouting Tigers Prospects Ahead of Trade Deadline. The Pittsburgh Pirates are readying for a busy MLB trade deadline on July 31 and looking for the best future talent they can land that will benefit them for 2026 and forward. Tony Paul of the Detroit News reported that the Pirates have scouted the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, as they find the top prospects on their team. The Tigers have reportedly targeted Pirates right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar and Paul reported that the Pirates' asking price for Bednar, "appears to be bananas." Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 7/28/25 | Pirates' David Bednar Sets New Milestone. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar earned a great career achievement, showing how great of a rebound he's had in 2025. Bednar earned his 100th career save in the 2-0 shutout victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park on July 26, throwing a sensational ninth inning in front of a home crowd of 27,425. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 7/27/25 | Heaney, 5 Pirates relievers combine on 4-hitter against Diamondbacks. Heaney (5-9) pitched five innings and allowed two hits with four strikeouts and no walks. It might have been his last start for the last-place Pirates, with Heaney on an expiring contract and the trade deadline Thursday. David Bednar worked a perfect ninth inning for his 100th career save and 16th this season. Source: https://www.wtae.com/article/pirates-diamondbacks-... |
| 7/23/25 | Dodgers Pursuing Pirates' All-Star Closer to Stabilize Shaky Bullpen. The Los Angeles Dodgers are pursuing Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar ahead of the trade deadline to stabilize their shaky bullpen. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dodgers-pursuing-... |
| 7/22/25 | Tigers rumors: Insider names 4 impact closer trade targets. The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the American League at 60-41. But they are still in a dry spell, entering Tuesday's action having lost eight of their last nine games . That could lead to big additions at the trade deadline, specifically to the bullpen. The Athletic's Jim Bowden has four high-leverage bullpen arms the Tigers can add at the MLB trade deadline . “The Tigers would like to add an impact closer, and there are plenty of them to target, including the Orioles' Félix Bautista, the Pirates' David Bednar, the Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, and the Braves' Raisel Iglesias. Detroit also has interest in another bat to fortify the lineup. Expect them to be aggressive at the deadline.” Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers... |
| 7/22/25 | Rangers Eyeing Pirates Bullpen Arm in Trade. A Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher has had a bounce back season in 2025, with MLB teams looking at him as a potential trade candidate. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News wrote that Pirates right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar would serve as an ideal trade candidate for the Texas Rangers at the deadline. Grant also wrote that the Rangers have had Bednar as a potential trade piece for some time, but his struggles last season and their poor play kept them from making a serious offer. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/texas-rangers-... |
| 7/20/25 | Yankees in Trade Talks With Pirates. The New York Yankees are in the market for infielders, batting power and pitching depth in the short time left before the trade deadline. The Pittsburgh Pirates, likely to sell at the deadline, might have just what they need to make it happen. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are in regular contact with the Pirates for a number of potential trade targets. The list includes right handed pitchers David Bednar, Dennis Santana and Mitch Keller, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yanke... |
| 7/16/25 | Mets-Pirates trade proposal brings 2-time All-Star to New York. The New York Mets are set up to be buyers at the trade deadline. They need southpaws in the bullpen, but may not limit themselves to just lefties if they are adding relievers. The Mets' bullpen has a 3.83 ERA this season. Edwin Díaz has been lights out as the team's closer this year. However, he has an opt-out after this season, and the Mets may be interested in adding a closer with control to potentially replace Díaz next year, and serve as his setup man this season. There should be some solid relievers available at the trade deadline, but SNY's Joe DeMayo proposed this trade that would bring Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star David Bednar to the Mets: Mets receive: David Bednar Pirates receive: Drew Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-mets/... |
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