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Yankees plan qualifying offer for David Bednar, but not Jazz Chisholm Jr
The Yankees plan to extend a qualifying offer to David Bednar.
They do not plan to make the same offer to Jazz Chisholm Jr. A separate report describes a $10 million decision about Bednar, but gives no further details.
The reports do not explain the terms or purpose of a qualifying offer.
The decision concerns two Yankees players, but only Bednar is expected to receive the offer.
The reports do not say what either player will do next.
The Yankees are leaning toward making closer David Bednar a qualifying offer, according to a report cited by MLB Trade Rumors.
They are less likely to make the offer to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and are inclined to let him become a free agent.
The qualifying offer is set at $23.15 million for one year.
Bednar posted a 2.47 ERA and converted 35 of 39 save opportunities in 2026.
- Who
- The New York Yankees, David Bednar and Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- What
- The Yankees are leaning toward making Bednar a qualifying offer and are less likely to make one to Chisholm.
- When
- Reported on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- Bednar’s strong performance, particularly in the final four months of the season, made him a qualifying-offer candidate. The Yankees are inclined to let Chisholm walk as a free agent.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Yankees acquired Bednar from Pittsburgh.
Bednar posted a 2.47 ERA and went 35-for-39 in save opportunities.
A report said the Yankees were leaning toward making Bednar a qualifying offer and were less likely to make one to Chisholm.
- Qualifying offer value
- $23.15 million for one year
- Bednar’s 2026 ERA
- 2.47
- Bednar’s save opportunities
- 35-for-39
- Bednar’s regular-season innings with the Yankees
- 94
- Bednar’s acquisition
- From Pittsburgh at the 2025 trade deadline
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