Yankees acquire RP David Bednar from Pittsburgh

D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ImagesThe New York Yankees added some much-needed bullpen help when they finally traded for some pitching hours before the trade deadline.

Per Jeff Passan, the Bronx Bombers have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar for a trio of prospects.

The Pirates will receive No. 8 prospect Rafael Flores, No. 14 prospect Edgleen Perez, and outfielder Brian Sanchez.

In the immediate, though, the Yankees’ bullpen gets some much-needed relief. Bednar has 17 saves with a 2.37 ERA and led the National League with 39 in 2023. He is a two-time All-Star and notched his 100th career save last weekend. In New York, he figures to be a high-leverage arm who will give Luke Weaver and…