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Bednar picks up win versus Nats on Friday

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David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

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David Bednar threw two scoreless innings and picked up the win in New York’s win over the Nationals on Friday.

He sat down six Nationals batters in order despite striking out nobody. The Yankees were taxed from a bullpen game last night and had already used Fernando Cruz, the other pitcher who didn’t throw yesterday, earlier in the game. Bednar came in with the Yankees behind 3-2 in the eighth, then Jazz Chisholm staked the Yankees to the lead in the ninth and Bednar was able to finish things off in the bottom of the inning for a win. Not exactly the save we were hunting for, but it surely doesn’t hurt your fantasy team.

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David Bednar picked up a win after getting five outs in the eighth and ninth in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Bednar relieved Fernando Cruz with two on in a tie game in the eighth and stranded both runners before Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the inning. In the ninth, Bednar walked Freddie Freeman in a 10-pitch at-bat to start the frame, but he retired three in a row afterwards. It’s Bednar’s second win to go along with two saves this month. He was forced to throw 32 pitches, but since he had a week off coming into the night, perhaps he’ll be available again Monday.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to convert a save against the Nationals on Saturday.

Bednar took the mound in the bottom of the ninth to close out the game against the Nationals with a two-run lead. He recorded two quick outs, then gave up a base hit to James Wood before inducing a groundout to end the game with his 18th save. Bednar has made 16 consecutive appearances without allowing an earned run, giving him a 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 45/12 K/BB ratio across 40 innings.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out three to pick up the save on Friday against the Twins.

In his first game since returning from the paternity list, Bednar was sharp. He needed 17 pitches to get through his lone inning of work and retired all three batters he faced via strikeout. Bednar’s scoreless inning streak now sits at 15 innings, as he has not allowed a run since May 18th.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

Yankees activated RHP David Bednar from the paternity list.

He missed three days for his new job. Bednar should re-assume closing duties for the Yankees, though there hasn’t been much need for that role over the past seven games as New York’s hit a small tailspin.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

Yankees placed RHP David Bednar on the paternity list.

Congrats to David Bednar and his growing family. He will likely return in the middle of the week and resume his closing duties. The Yankees will likely use a committee approach with him gone. In June, Brent Headrick has had the next best win probability added of all Yankees’ relievers, but Fernando Cruz has been pitching the highest leverage innings. Perhaps Cruz and Headrick will form a committee for the two or three days Bednar is gone.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Tigers on Wednesday.

Bednar made this save a bit too interesting when Dillon Dingler came up as the tying run with two outs in the ninth, but forced him to hit a lazy fly ball on the first pitch of the at-bat. That now makes it 11 consecutive scoreless outings for Bednar as he’s gotten his season completely back on track.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar had a four-out save against the Tigers on Tuesday.

Bednar came in to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning with a man on base and two outs. He got Spencer Torkelson to pop up before retiring the side in order in the ninth inning. Bednar locked up his 15th save. He has a 3.38 ERA and 2.97 xFIP. Bednar has been one of the safer closer options this year.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays to record his 14th save.

Bednar got the call to protect a two-run lead in the ninth and needed just 13 pitches (10 strikes) to slam the door, setting down Andrés Giménez, George Springer and Nathan Lukes on strikes to preserve the win. The 31-year-old veteran stopper has converted 14 of 16 save opportunities this season. He’s reeled off seven consecutive scoreless appearances dating back to May 22.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar got five outs between the ninth and 10th innings Monday to pick up a win against the Guardians.

He struck out three and walked one. Bednar threw 27 pitches tonight after 11 on Sunday, so he’ll most likely be down on Tuesday. Fernando Cruz could be a candidate for a save then.
David Bednar

NYY Relief Pitcher #53

David Bednar worked a 1-2-3 inning against the Guardians for his 13th save on Thursday.

Bednar notched three consecutive ground outs from Travis Bazzana, Angel Martínez, and Chase DeLauter to secure a 2-1 win for the Bronx Bombers. While the 4.32 ERA is a bit unsightly, Bednar’s xERA of 2.83 and 99th percentile chase rate are signs that he’s not really close to losing the job at this point. He is walking a few more batters than he did last year and his fastball velocity is slightly down.

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Christian Walker

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Christian Walker (hip) is out of the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Marlins.

LaMonte Wade Jr. gets the nod at first base with Walker sitting for the second straight contest due to right hip tightness. The fact that he’s managed to avoid the injured list is an encouraging development. He’s presumably day-to-day for now.
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Chadwick Tromp

BAL Catcher #41
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Orioles selected the contract of C Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk.

Tromp returns for another stint with the Orioles while starter Adley Rutschman is sidelined with wrist inflammation. Samuel Basallo is dealing with a shoulder issue, which means Tromp is likely to see some time behind the plate this week. He’s appeared in 13 games between the Orioles and Braves this season.
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BAL Catcher #35
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Orioles placed C Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 19, with left wrist inflammation

Rutschman winds up requiring a trip to the injured list for the third time this season after missing time over the weekend with a wrist issue. There should be additional clarity on his status once he undergoes imaging to determine the severity of the issue. It’s worth noting that Samuel Basallo is also dealing with a shoulder issue, so the Orioles are going to have to get creative at catcher in the coming days.
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Orioles designated OF Rudy Martin Jr. for assignment.

Martin loses his spot on Baltimore’s 40-man roster with the club needing to bring up emergency catching depth with Adley Rutschman hitting the injured list. The 30-year-old was acquired from the Royals in a trade last week.
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BAL Catcher #29
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Samuel Basallo (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Red Sox.

Basallo suffered a right shoulder injury in Sunday’s win over the Astros. This is the second time this summer that Basallo appeared to grab his arm in discomfort after a swing. He didn’t miss time the first time it happened, but it’s unclear if that will be the case now. Coby Mayo will DH and bat fifth, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand will start at third base and bat eighth.
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BAL Catcher #35
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Adley Rutschman (wrist) is not in the lineup on Monday against the Red Sox.

Rutschman has missed the last two games with a wrist injury, even though the team doesn’t expect its catcher to be out for long. The Red Sox are also going to throw three left-handed pitchers in this series, which might impact some of Rutschman’s playing time. Sam Huff will start behind the dish and bat ninth on Monday.
- Eric Samulski

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Masataka Yoshida

BOS Designated Hitter #7
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Masataka Yoshida is batting fifth and starting at designated hitter on Monday against the Orioles.

Yoshida only plays against right-handed pitching, but he’s hitting .326/.380/.609 in his last 15 games with three home runs, 10 runs scored, and eight RBI. The Red Sox are allegedly looking to add a bat at the trade deadline and, if they don’t trade another starter, could mean that Yoshida gets pushed out of more designated hitter at-bats.
- Eric Samulski

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Mets optioned INF/OF Eric Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse

Wagaman went 6-for-37 in 21 games for the Mets. He will continue to operate as organizational depth.
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Mets activated OF Luis Robert Jr. (back) from the 60-day injured list.

Robert Jr. has been on the injured list with a lumbar spine disk herniation since late April. He’s played in 24 games for the Mets, slashing .224/.327/.329 with two home runs and two steals. The Mets will likely trey to get Robert Jr. in the lineup often over the next two weeks to help facilitate a trade. That could cost A.J. Ewing at bats in the short-term or, perhaps more likely, one of the extra outfielders could slide to DH with Jorge Polanco heading to the bench.
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CLE Center Fielder #38
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Steven Kwan is leading off and playing left field on Monday against the Twins.

Over his last 25 games, Kwan is hitting .329/.417/.425 with 10 runs scored and three steals. The power was never really something you were banking on from him, but his run totals should increase now that he has retaken his spot at the top of the order. If you need batting average and runs in your fantasy legaue, Kwan is back on the radar.
- Eric Samulski

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