Marlins hand Yankees a shocking defeat after their new acquisitions falter in a dismal loss at the trade deadline
The New York Yankees, who have been struggling with their bullpen's performance, made significant moves ahead of the trade deadline to bolster their late-inning prowess. The acquisitions of David Bednar, Jake Bird, and Camilo Doval were expected to improve the team's bullpen projections, moving them from the 17th-best to the third-best for the remainder of the season [1][3].
However, the initial performances of the new relievers have been less than ideal. In their first game post-trade deadline, Jake Bird faced a bases-loaded situation and surrendered a grand slam, nearly giving away the lead [4]. David Bednar followed but conceded a game-tying home run and a go-ahead RBI single before pitching a scoreless inning [4].
Before these trades, the Yankees' bullpen had been struggling, particularly at the back end. Devin Williams, who had served as the closer, showed some effectiveness after reclaiming the job, but relievers like Luke Weaver were inconsistent following an injury [2]. The Yankees demoted two bullpen arms (Hamilton and De Los Santos) to refine their mechanics and focused on bringing in more versatile arms to prevent late-inning collapses [1].
On Friday, against the Miami Marlins, Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager, attempted to introduce the new relievers. The game started well for the Yankees, with Kyle Stowers, an All-Star, hitting a grand slam against Jake Bird [5]. The Yankees maintained a 6-0 lead through four innings, but the Marlins mounted a comeback, transforming the score to 9-4 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning [6].
The Yankees' struggles continued in the seventh inning, with the new bullpen trio (Bird, Bednar, and Doval) surrendering nine runs (seven earned) on nine hits and two walks while recording just seven outs [7]. Jakob Marsee, making his debut, scored a run following a pair of singles, giving Miami a 10-9 lead [8]. David Bednar returned for the eighth inning and notched three outs without much issue [8].
In the top of the ninth, the Yankees scored two more runs, retaking the lead. However, Doval allowed the tying run to score after a costly error by José Caballero [9]. The game ended with Doval surrendering a walk-off single, resulting in a 13-12 Miami victory [10]. This marks the second time the Yankees have lost to the Marlins in such a situation this season [11].
According to expert research, the Yankees had won 57 consecutive games in which they've held at least a six-run advantage before this loss [12]. The Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, acknowledged that injuries had forced pitchers into uncomfortable roles, and the new acquisitions add much-needed talent and versatility, crucial for the team's playoff aspirations in the tough AL East [3]. While the bullpen remains a work in progress, the moves made were necessary course corrections aimed at stabilizing the ninth inning and turning close games in their favor [1].
[1] New York Yankees Acquire David Bednar, Jake Bird, and Camilo Doval
[2] New York Yankees' Bullpen Struggles Continue
[3] Aaron Boone Discusses New York Yankees' Bullpen Acquisitions
[4] New York Yankees' New Bullpen Struggles in First Game Post-Trade Deadline
[5] Kyle Stowers Hits Grand Slam Against Jake Bird
[6] New York Yankees Lose Six-Run Lead Against Miami Marlins
[7] Yankees' New Bullpen Trio Struggles Against Miami Marlins
[8] Jakob Marsee Scores Run in Debut, Yankees Lose Lead
[9] Camilo Doval Allows Tying Run After José Caballero's Costly Error
[10] Miami Marlins Win in Walk-off Fashion Against New York Yankees
[11] New York Yankees Lose Second Game This Season with Six-Run Lead
[12] Expert Research Shows Yankees' Winning Streak in Six-Run Lead Games
- Despite the acquisitions of David Bednar, Jake Bird, and Camilo Doval, the New York Yankees' new bullpen struggled in their first game post-trade deadline, giving up a grand slam to Kyle Stowers and allowing nine runs, leading to a 13-12 loss against the Miami Marlins.
- The Yankees' bullpen, which had been struggling with performance, was expected to improve significantly with the addition of these relievers, moving them from the 17th-best to the third-best for the remainder of the MLB season.
- However, the initial performances of the new relievers were not ideal, as Jake Bird faced a bases-loaded situation and surrendered a grand slam, and David Bednar conceded a game-tying home run and a go-ahead RBI single before recording a scoreless inning.
- The Yankees had won 57 consecutive games in which they've held at least a six-run advantage before this loss, but their failed attempt to turn close games in their favor continues to be a work in progress.
- The team's manager, Aaron Boone, acknowledges that the new acquisitions add much-needed talent and versatility, crucial for the team's playoff aspirations in the tough AL East, and that the bullpen remains a key focus area for improvement.
