Almost every analyst in the game has praised the Yankees GM for making solid trades before Thursday’s deadline. But a few of those bouquets should be sent to Tampa and the office of Damon Oppenheimer,

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

In their Yankees debuts, David Bednar and Jake Bird were among the many culprits in a mind-numbing 13-12 loss to the Marlins at loanDepot park.