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Post-Deadline Shakeup Exposes Yankees’ Pitching Woes as Guardians Gain Momentum

Early trade-deadline acquisitions have struggled in New York’s bullpen, underscoring the uneven impact of roster moves across contenders.

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Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers watches his ball after hitting a three-run homer in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 01: Masataka Yoshida #7 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on August 01, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Yankees’ newly acquired relievers Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird yielded nine runs in their debut and ace Luis Gil allowed five runs and four walks in 3.1 innings during a Miami sweep.
  • Former Yankees captain Derek Jeter publicly admonished the team’s costly mistakes, warning that continued lapses will derail their postseason hopes.
  • Cleveland secured a walk-off victory with Kyle Manzardo’s RBI single and promoted top prospect CJ Kayfus as part of a growing surge.
  • The Mets designated veteran reliever Rico Garcia for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot, further reshaping their bullpen depth for the playoff stretch.
  • Astros manager Joe Espada conceded the club hadn’t “played our cleanest” after a series loss, and Carlos Correa described Framber Valdez’s rough inning as “weird,” highlighting Houston’s need for sharper fundamentals.