The Pittsburgh Pirates took an offer for their closer from the New York Yankees, but was it the best offer available to them?

The admission may leave some scratching their heads — and Cherington is facing increased pressure in his sixth season as Pirates GM with fans clamoring for a winner around electric ace Paul Skenes.

New York Yankees acquired closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

About three weeks before the MLB trade deadline, general manager Brian Cashman said the Yankees were ready to “go to town.” And go to town they did.

The New York Yankees released a two-time All-Star pitcher on Friday, making a sudden change to their starting rotation one day after the MLB trade deadline.

Out to improve their pitching, Thursday’s MLB trade deadline took the Yankees on a unique path. They tripled down on controllable, high-end relievers – chiefly David Bednar and Camilo Doval - without obtaining a starter or a lefty bullpen arm.