David Bednar
Season: 2025
2025 Season Stats
ERA
2.42
W-L
5-5
IP
63.1
SO
93
WHIP
0.00
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NYY •
about 1 month ago
Bednar got the call for a multi-inning save with New York leading by three runs and facing elimination. He recorded the final two outs of the eighth inning without incident before returning to face the top of Toronto’s red-hot lineup in the final frame. He struck out George Springer and Nathan Lukes before coaxing a game-ending grounder from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The 30-year-old’s effort capped off an incredible performance by New York’s bullpen as they reeled off 6 2/3 scoreless frames after starter Carlos Rodón surrendered six runs over 2 1/3 innings to open the contest.
NYY •
about 1 month ago
It was quite a different story for the Yankees bullpen in this one after a disappointing Game 1 performance with Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams and Bednar tossing three shutout frames. The 30-year-old stopper was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and needed just 16 pitches to slam the door. He struck out Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran to open the frame before getting Ceddanne Rafaela to fly out to end it.
NYY •
about 1 month ago
Bednar struck out two and walked one. In spite of a poor debut on August 1, Bednar finishes up with a 2.19 ERA in 24 2/3 innings for the Yankees. He had an excellent 2.30 ERA in 62 2/3 innings overall.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
Bednar’s save was his 26th of the season. The 30-year-old right-hander retired the White Sox in order in the ninth inning while recording a strikeout. Bednar lowered his ERA to 2.37. He’ll likely enter 2026 with an inside track on the Yankees’ closer job.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
Bednar took over with a two-run lead to protect to open the ninth inning. After getting Austin Martin to foul out to the catcher, he served up a solo homer to Trevor Larnach that pulled the Twins to within a run. That’s when he dug deep and got Kody Clemens on a ground ball to first and Royce Lewis on strikes to end it. Since joining the Yankees, Bednar holds a 2.75 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 28/6 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings while securing eight of his first 11 save chances.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
Bednar was summoned to close out the game against the Red Sox with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. He got the job done on just seven pitches, inducing two fly outs and a groundout. The 30-year-old right-hander is up to 24 saves with a 2.38 ERA over 56 2/3 innings.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
Bednar’s save was his 23rd this year and fifth with the Yankees. The 30-year-old right-hander struck out two batters and lowered his ERA to 2.43. Bednar is the clear favorite for saves over Devin Williams as the Yankees push towards the postseason.
NYY •
2 months ago
Bednar’s save was his 22nd of the year and fourth since joining the Yankees at the trade deadline. The 30-year-old right-hander allowed one hit in an otherwise perfect ninth inning. Bednar seems to be the best bet for saves on the Yankees the rest of the way with Devin Williams now pitching in a setup role.
NYY •
2 months ago
Three were via the K, while the other was a pop fly. It goes as Bednar’s first save since Aug. 16. The Yankees’ previous two saves had been in extra-inning games in which Bednar wound up with victories (once after a blown save and once after throwing two scoreless innings in a tie game).
NYY •
2 months ago
Bednar had to deal with a lengthy delay early on, as Aaron Boone decided to take issue with Taylor Trammell’s bat after a double. Following a lengthy discussion, Trammell’s bat was confiscated but the double stood. The Astros went on to bring up Carlos Correa and Christian Walker as the tying runs with the bases loaded, but both struck out. Bednar was forced to throw 33 pitches, his high total in an inning (and second highest total in a game) this season, so he’ll probably be down Friday. Camilo Doval or Devin Williams might get a save chance then.
NYY •
3 months ago
Bednar could not save this game for the Yankees after Cam Schlittler took a perfect game into the seventh inning. Luckily for him, his lineup picked him back up in the 10th and then Devin Williams wound up securing a save, albeit a rocky one. Bednar has now blown as many saves as he’s converted since coming to the Yankees. He’ll likely retain the role, but the door might be cracked open for Williams to siphon off a chance or two at some point.
NYY •
3 months ago
Bednar now has two saves and a win over his last four appearances for the Yankees. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn’t been scored on in his last five appearances (6 1/3 innings) and has 12 strikeouts and only three walks in that time. Bednar appears to be the favorite for saves for the moment.
NYY •
3 months ago
Camilo Doval opened the eighth with a two-run lead and wound up walking two, making a bad throw to second on a double-play ball and giving up an RBI single to Jose Altuve. Bednar came in with the bases loaded and one out and immediately walked Christian Walker after getting him 0-2, tying the game. However, he bounced back to strike out Yainer Diaz and Taylor Trammell. He then had an easy ninth after Trent Grisham’s homer gave the Yankees another lead. It’s Bednar’s second blown save for the Yankees, but no one will blame him for that. He’s pretty obviously the favorite for saves in the Bronx right now, at least until he messes up.
NYY •
3 months ago
Bednar was the only one of the Yankees’ supposed big four in the pen not to have worked on back-to-back days, so he was the obvious choice to close today. However, Aaron Boone, who typically hates using relievers on three straight days, did have Camilo Doval ready to go in the ninth. Bednar remained in after getting two outs in the eighth and was left in even after a Corey Seager walk (which really should have been a strikeout) and a Marcus Semien single with two outs. Boone went to the mound at that point, but he stayed the course and Bednar struck out Adolis García and end the game. It’s probably correct to consider Bednar the favorite for saves in the Yankees pen at this point, even though Devin Williams will likely rebound once again.
NYY •
3 months ago
It’s a tough landing spot from a fantasy perspective as Bednar is unlikely to close games for the Yankees with Devin Williams entrenched in that role for the time being. Expect the 30-year-old right-hander to function in a setup capacity alongside Luke Weaver and Camilo Doval in what is quickly becoming one of the most fearsome units in all of baseball.
PIT •
3 months ago
The Pirates are getting catcher Rafael Flores and Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez in return. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman said the Rangers were the other finalist here. Those rostering Bednar surely would have preferred he go to Texas, since he’s not going to close in New York unless something goes wrong with Devin Williams. Dennis Santana becomes the Pirates’ closer, but probably not, as he’s almost surely on the move, too. We wouldn’t say there’s another Pirates reliever worth grabbing in mixed leagues right away, but Isaac Mattson seems like the most interesting pitcher in the bunch right now. Bednar is under control for 2026 and could be the Yankees’ closer next year if Williams departs in free agency.
Source: Jeff Passan
PIT •
3 months ago
Bednar, 30, is one of the best relievers still on the market and would be someone the Yankees could keep through 2025 and also under club control for 2026. He’d be a massive help for the Yankees, but there’d be a big fantasy hit as he is almost assuredly not going to get saves behind Luke Weaver and Devin Williams.
Source: Ken Rsosenthal
PIT •
4 months ago
While that may seem like a high price to pay, Bednar is perhaps the best reliever on the market. Since his rough first few appearances, Bednar has registered a 1.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 16 saves, and a 34.5 percent strikeout rate in 37 innings. He also has one more year of team control through arbitration. If Bednar were to be moved at the deadline, he would likely remain a closer, unless he somehow winds up with the Mets.
Source: Post Gazette
PIT •
4 months ago
Bednar was called on in the top of the ninth to close out the game against the Diamondbacks with a two-run lead. He got the job done on 13 pitches -- 10 strikes -- striking out two batters for his 16th save of the season.
PIT •
4 months ago
Bednar came on with an 8-5 lead to protect and made things interesting by issuing a leadoff walk to Trey Sweeney. After retiring Colt Keith on a fly ball he allowed a one-out single to Gleyber Torres that brought the tying run to the dish. Not to worry though as he rebounded to strike out Wenceel Perez and Riley Greene in succession to close it out for the Pirates. The 30-year-old stopper now holds a 2.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 48/10 K/BB ratio over 35 innings on the season while converting each of his first 15 save chances.
PIT •
4 months ago
Bednar allowed a single to Dillon Dingler, but he retired the other three batters he faced. This makes 20 appearances since Bednar has allowed an earned run, and he still hasn’t taken a blown save this season.
PIT •
4 months ago
Passan gives Bednar a 60 percent chance to be traded, which is among the highest of any reliever on the market this year. The 30-year-old “brings high-end performance without quite the price tag of his peers.” Bednar has not allowed a run over his last 18 appearances while striking out 23 and walking four. He would be an attractive option for teams like the Tigers, Dodgers, Yankees, Phillies, Mets, and Cubs.
Source: ESPN.com
PIT •
4 months ago
Bednar’s save was No. 13 on the season for him. He gave up one hit and struck out two batters as he slammed the door on the Twins while protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning. Bednar’s ERA is down to 2.53 this year. With the Pirates going nowhere this year, Bednar could be on the move prior to this month’s trade deadline.
PIT •
4 months ago
Bednar walked José Fermín to open the ninth and then gave up a double down the left-field line to pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo with one out. Fermín probably would have scored, but he was held up at third. One batter later, Victor Scott II hit a grounder to first, and Fermín was thrown out at the plate, though it looked like he would have been safe if his hand had come down on the plate. Brendan Donovan then struck out to end the game. It was all more trouble than Bednar has typically had to deal with lately. He’s given up just one run since May 23 and that was unearned because it was an automatic runner in the 10th.
PIT •
5 months ago
It doesn’t look all that interesting in the box score, but this one was scary. Bednar nearly gave up a two-run homer to Jake Bauers, but the ball went just foul. Caleb Durbin, who had a leadoff single, was caught stealing afterwards because he overslid the bag. Bauers then walked, but the Brewers went quietly from there. Bednar has gone 13 straight appearances without allowing an earned run. He’ll probably be down Tuesday after working back-to-back days, so Dennis Santana might get a save then.
PIT •
5 months ago
Needing to strand the automatic runner, Bednar got Ian Happ to ground out, Kyle Tucker to pop out and Seiya Suzuki to ground out to end it. He’s up to nine straight scoreless appearances now, and in spite of his Triple-A exile in April, he stands poised to be one of the most popular players at this year’s trade deadline.
PIT •
5 months ago
Bednar didn’t allow a hit and struck out a pair against the lowly Marlins. The 30-year-old has not given up a run since May 23, and he’s made eight scoreless appearances since that contest. His 3.57 ERA seems a lot more impressive when you consider it was 5.52 on May 19.
PIT •
5 months ago
Bednar got the call to close out the game in the top of the ninth with a one-run lead. He induced two groundouts and struck out one batter in a clean frame to secure the win and lock down his eighth save of the season.
PIT •
5 months ago
Bednar fanned JT Realmuto, Edmundo Sosa and Bryson Stott in a 4-4 game before the Pirates walked it off. Incredibly enough, it’s the first time since May 7, 2022 that Bednar has struck out all three batters he’s faced. He’s now turned in six straight scoreless outings.
PIT •
5 months ago
Bednar struck out two and allowed a single. He’s pitched scoreless innings in his last five appearance, and his role as Pittsburgh’s closer is looking a little more secure now after Dennis Santana gave up a two-run homer last night.