https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1950991344345698787
The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire closer David Bednar
from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Deal is pending medical
review.
https://x.com/ByRobertMurray/status/1950993251919663183
Sources: Rafael Flores is among the players going to the Pirates from the
Yankees in the David Bednar deal.
https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1950993378067267782
Top catching prospect Rafael Flores and 2 others go to Pirates in agreement
https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1950996033556681132
Among the return to the Pirates in Bednar deal, per ESPN sources: Catcher
Rafael Flores, who tore up AA, is now at AAA, is a top-shelf framer and
regarded as a big league-ready catcher. A very good centerpiece. Also in it:
Edgleen Perez, who is 19 with excellent swing decisions.
https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1950997034292699536
The Yankees, who acquired All Star closer David Bednar, are sending the
Pirates:
Catcher Rafael Flores, their No. 8 prospect
Cather/1B Edgleen Perez, their No. 14 prospect
Center fielder Brian Sanchez.