Yankees overhaul bullpen at busy trade deadline with deals for Bednar, Doval and Bird

PITTSBURGH — Fortifying their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired All-Star relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval in separate deals as they made a flurry of moves Thursday just ahead of baseball’s trade deadline

PITTSBURGH — Fortifying their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees acquired All-Star relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval in separate deals as they made a flurry of moves Thursday just ahead of baseball’s trade deadline.

The Yankees also added reliever Jake Bird from Colorado and speedy utilityman José Caballero from Tampa Bay — right in the middle of their game against the Rays. New York sent reserve infielder Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels.

“We tried to improve every aspect of the club and this is what we have to show for those efforts,” general manager Brian Cashman said. “Certainly knocked on many doors regarding starting pitching and obviously weren’t able to match up in that category.”

New York shipped three minor league prospects to last-place Pittsburgh in exchange for Bednar: catcher and first baseman Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez.

A two-time All-Star closer, the 30-year-old Bednar is under club control through the 2026 season.