Scratch another closer's name of the list of available options as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The New York Yankees are on the verge of acquiring right-hander David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't yet official. The acquisition will give the Yanks much-needed bullpen depth to go with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver for the stretch run. More on the Bednar trade at the link in our bio. 📷: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images #DavidBednar #MLBTradeDeadline #MLB #RepBX #NewYorkYankees #LetsGoBucs #PittsburghPirates