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.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

The New York Yankees added a lot of relief pitching during the MLB trade deadline, and Camilo Doval and David Bednar are excited to get going.

Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the second inning after Giancarlo Stanton blasted a two-run shot in the first as the host New York Yankees raced out to a seven-run lead and recorded a 7-4 victory over the sliding Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon in the final game before the trade deadline.

On a day that Aaron Boone described as exciting for some players and anxious for others, the Yankees took care of business on the field with the trade deadline looming over them.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Yankees vs. Miami Marlins MLB game to be played on August 2, 2025 on ESPN.