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David Bednar Sharp to Begin 2026
New York Yankees closer David Bednar is off to a solid start to the 2026 campaign, his first full season in New York. Across his first two appearances (two innings), Bednar is two-for-two on save chances and has allowed just one hit. The 31-year-old has walked two while recording just one strikeout, but it's hard to take much in that respect from just an eight-batter sample size. Across 62 2/3 innings split between the Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025, Bednar pitched to a 2.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 86 strikeouts and 27 saves. He was especially effective after being dealt to New York at the trade deadline, recording 10 saves and 35 strikeouts across 24 2/3 innings while allowing just nine walks. Bednar profiles as a high-end number one closer for fantasy managers in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
