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Yankees’ Deadline Relievers Falter as Red Sox Leapfrog and Mets Make Roster Moves

Triggering public rebukes, the Yankees’ bullpen collapse in Miami left them in third place in a tightened AL East race

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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.
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Overview

  • Yankees’ three deadline bullpen additions—Camilo Doval, David Bednar and Jake Bird—allowed nine runs in their debuts, blowing a 9–4 lead in a 13–12 loss and completing a sweep by Miami.
  • Former captain Derek Jeter warned that New York was making “way too many mistakes,” and manager Aaron Boone admitted criticism is fair when errors cost games.
  • The Mets snapped a four-game skid with a 12–6 win over the Giants, fueled by Pete Alonso’s 250th career homer and a renewed bullpen effort.
  • New York designated reliever Rico Garcia for assignment, optioned Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse and sent Brandon Waddell on a rehab stint as it reshuffles its 40-man roster.
  • Boston swept the Astros to move into second in the AL East and claim the first wild-card spot, prompting Astros manager Joe Espada to lament uncharacteristic mistakes.