Overview
- The Yankees have escalated trade talks for Bednar, signaling intent by optioning J. C. Escarra to Triple-A this week
- Bednar has recorded a 2.37 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 38 innings and carries 1½ years of team control
- Pittsburgh’s reported demand for at least a top-five prospect has driven up his asking price and attracted rival bids from Detroit, Los Angeles and Seattle
- New York rejected a proposal that would have sent Bednar and Mitch Keller to the Bronx in exchange for Jasson Domínguez, Ben Hess and Ben Rice
- With no deal reached, the Yankees must decide whether to meet Pittsburgh’s steep terms or preserve their farm-system depth