David Bednar

David Bednar and the New York Yankees avoided arbitration. The closer is scheduled to make $9 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar got off to a subpar start last season and actually ended up in Triple-A Indianapolis for a brief spell before turning his season around. He was traded to the Yankees from the Pirates at the deadline and pitched to a 2.19 ERA with 10 saves in 22 games for New York. He allowed only 14 hits and struck out 35 batters in 24.2 innings with the Yankees. The two-time All-Star closed out a career-high 39 games in Pittsburgh in 2023 and has a career ERA of 3.15 in seven big league seasons. He should continue his role as closer for the Yankees in 2026.

David Bednar struck out two batters and allowed one walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday’s win over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Following Sunday’s final appearance, Bednar's season totals are a 2.30 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 27 saves over 64 appearances.

David Bednar struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn the save in Thursday's win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar recorded his sixth save this month and did not allow a baserunner in last night's outing. He has now pitched three consecutive scoreless appearances. After yesterday's performance, Bednar's season stats are a 2.37 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 26 saves across 62 appearances.

David Bednar recorded a save on Saturday, allowing no hits or walks while throwing just seven pitches in a perfect outing.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander continues a stable stretch out of the bullpen, holding opponents scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances for the Yankees. After yesterday’s win over the Red Sox, Bednar now boasts a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 24 saves and 58 appearances this season.

David Bednar struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Bednar boasts a 2.43 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 23 saves across 57 appearances this season.