Overview
- At the GM Meetings, multiple clubs pursued closers while the Yankees monitored "from a distance," according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.
- Despite a 2.19 ERA and 10 saves in 22 appearances after the deadline, Bednar is not viewed as a guaranteed 2026 finisher, per recent reports.
- New York has been linked to Edwin Díaz, and the free-agent pool also features Robert Suárez, Raisel Iglesias, Kenley Jansen, Ryan Helsley, and Kyle Finnegan.
- The Yankees are evaluating upgrades after a 2025 bullpen ERA of 4.37 and inconsistency from designated closer Devin Williams, who lost the role during the season.
- Team planning includes potential veteran additions or a closer-by-committee approach rather than committing the ninth inning solely to Bednar.