The New York Yankees Might Have a David Bednar Problem
Is David Bednar becoming an issue for the New York Yankees?
David Bednar picked up his fourth save of the season on Saturday night in the New York Yankees ' 9-7 win over the Miami Marlins, but not without some drama. Bednar allowed a run on three hits while also walking a batter before finally getting out of a jam in the ninth inning, marking the second straight game he has encountered such an issue. In the Yankees' rubber match against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, Bednar experienced similar problems, surrendering a run on three hits before finally closing the door.
On the campaign as a whole, Bednar owns a 4. 15 ERA and an alarming 2. 31 WHIP.
Yes, it's an incredibly small sample size, but Bednar has allowed a baserunner in each of his four appearances thus far. Remember: Bednar has never pitched a full season in New York. He came over in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates last summer, and while he was certainly solid for the Yankees overall, he certainly had some hiccups along the way.
Bednar was an elite reliever in Pittsburgh. He made back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2022 and 2023, leading the National League with 39 saves in the latter campaign. He also owns a lifetime 3.