New York’s bullpen was a key weakness this season, and the Yankees tried to shore it up at the trade deadline. They brought in David Bednar from the Pirates and Camilo Doval from the Giants, who are expected to serve as closer and setup man in 2026. Despite these bold moves, the bullpen still struggled in the playoffs. Now, the Yankees are likely to be sellers again this offseason.

As the Yankees look to bolster their bullpen, reports have linked them to the Mets’ $74 million closer. Edwin Díaz. Even though it may be tempting to snag talent from their cross-town rival, the Yankees might want to think twice about signing this phenom.

Throughout his career, Díaz has had a puzzling pattern of alternating between standout seasons and disappointing ones. His yearly ERAs since 2016 form a clea

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