Yankees' Bullpen Collapses in Wild Loss to Marlins

One day after the MLB trade deadline, the New York Yankees' bullpen, with its three new additions, struggled in a 13-12 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Jake Bird, David Bednar, and Camilo Doval, the recent acquisitions, collectively allowed nine runs in 2 1/3 innings, marking a significant setback for the Yankees this season.

Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the disappointing performance by the new relievers, expressing confidence in their ability to bounce back from the rough outing.

This defeat marked the Yankees' first nine-inning loss with a score of 12 or more runs since August 12, 1973, against Oakland, as reported by Katie Sharp of Baseball Reference.

Bird, who came from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Roc Riggio and Ben Shields, gave up four runs and three hits in 1/3 of an inning. Bednar, acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three prospects, allowed two runs and four hits, resulting in his first blown save of the season. Doval, obtained from another trade, ended the game with three runs and two hits, also registering a blown save.

Boone explained that he utilized the new pitchers to provide rest to relievers who had been heavily used recently, aiming to set up a good position for the game, despite the struggles faced.

In contrast, other notable relievers traded before the deadline had better performances in their debut appearances with their new teams. Jhoan Duran, traded from the Minnesota Twins to the Philadelphia Phillies, secured a save in his first game at Citizens Bank Park. Mason Miller, acquired by the San Diego Padres from the Athletics, showcased impressive speed in his initial outing for the Friars.

Following the loss, the Yankees hold a 60-50 record, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 3.5 games in the American League East and retaining the top AL wild-card spot.