Pittsburgh Pirates fans are unhappy with the sort of return Ben Cherington agreed to for closer David Bednar. Cherington promised to improve the Pirates’ roster for 2026, and he walked away with very little that would seemingly help their chances of winning next season. The headliner of the return for Bednar from the New York Yankees was prospect Rafael Flores. While it may not seem like a ton for Bednar, Flores draws parallels to one of the top National League rookies this year, Agustin Ramirez.
Ramirez was another Yankees catching prospect who was dealt at the 2024 deadline.