The first returns on the New York Yankees' bullpen additions at the trade deadline were about as bad as they could have been, with Jake Bird, David Bednar and Camilo Doval combining to give up nine runs (seven earned) in Friday's 13-12 loss to the Miami Marlins.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone supports Devin Williams as the closer despite the front office adding strong depth to the bullpen.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

MLB Fans React to Yankees-Marlins Report Before Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The MLB Trade Deadline exposes how confident front offices are in their teams' ability to contend that season, and the New York Yankees believe they can win it all this year.

The Yankees have stopped trying to make Marcus Stroman happen. Instead, they are putting their faith in the rookie right-hander at the back of their rotation. A day after not landing a starting pitcher by Thursday’s trade deadline,