RP - New York Yankees
- Age 31
- Lafayette College
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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- P #79
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David Bednar allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in a scoreless outing to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Bednar was able to hold an underwhelming San Francisco lineup in check once again, posting a second consecutive scoreless save chance in the win. The right-hander offers fantasy managers a mostly reliable closer option that should benefit from a full season behind a prolific Yankees lineup for manager Aaron Boone.
David Bednar earned the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Bednar issued one walk over a scoreless frame on 19 pitches to secure the save. The veteran right-hander enters the 2026 season as the favorite to see the majority of save chances out of the bullpen for manager Aaron Boone after posting a 2.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 64 relief appearances (6-5, 27 saves) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees in 2025.
David Bednar is not expected to be available for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Bednar threw 18 pitches in the semifinal against the Dominican Republic on Sunday, escaping a jam to keep the DR off the board. He is not expected to be available on Tuesday.
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.
