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Yankees' Bullpen Overhaul Still Uneven as Bednar Shines, Cashman Stays Patient

New York gained separation in the wild-card race after back-to-back bullpen-driven wins at Fenway.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Camilo Doval #75 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 5, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Overview

  • GM Brian Cashman said the trade-deadline effort to repair relief pitching remains a work in progress, with only David Bednar performing to expectations.
  • Camilo Doval has a 6.59 ERA in 16 outings since the trade, and Jake Bird was optioned to Triple-A after three appearances.
  • The bullpen entered Friday with a 4.54 season ERA, the seventh-highest mark in the majors.
  • Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams, Luke Weaver and Bednar closed out 4-1 and 5-3 wins over the Red Sox, with Bednar notching his 24th save and seventh as a Yankee.
  • The Yankees improved to 83-65, moved 2.5 games up for the top AL wild card and stayed three behind the Blue Jays.