David Bednar

Still getting ninth-inning work but posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.58 WHIP on a deadline-shopping Pirates team. The role has not changed yet, but Pittsburgh is actively seeking bullpen reinforcements. A deadline acquisition or continued struggles could cost him the job before August. Sell if you can get fair value.

Still getting ninth-inning work but posting a 4.50 ERA and 1.58 WHIP for a team openly seeking bullpen reinforcements ahead of the deadline. Hasn't lost the role yet, but the risk-adjusted picture is deteriorating. SELL if you can get fair value — a deadline trade or continued struggles could end this quickly.

Three multi-run outings in a row, 1.62 WHIP, fastball velocity down 1.3 mph from 2025. Closer Monkey is increasingly concerned. Hold for now but Luke Weaver / Whitlock are worth preemptive deep-league claims.

Second blown save Monday — gave up the game-tying HR to Tyrone Taylor. Fastball velocity is 95.8 mph (down from 97.1 last year). Hold for now but Luke Weaver / Garrett Whitlock-style backups are worth speculating on if you have an RP slot to burn.

Runs allowed in 5 of 8 recent appearances. .364 BABIP masks ugly underlying metrics. Drop in standard formats; the Yankees may turn to a committee setup soon.