Bednar's Rise: From Minors to Yankees' Closer

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David Bednar's story is straight fire, from getting option to the miners a year ago with

the pirates to slamming the door as the Yankees closer.

Right out the gate.

After three shaky starts last season, he bounced back hard, now trusted with the final outs

in the biggest market in baseball.

On the season opening road trip against the Giants and Mariners, Bednar notched three

saves in clutch spots.

He pits clean around walks, grind it through runners on base with strikeouts and double

plays, even went four outs on 40 pitches in Seattle, without flinching.

Team mates are all in on him, dubbing the guy Eloso, Spanish for the bear because he

powers through jams.

Manager Aaron Boone trusts his command of the fastball, splitter, and curveball, while

Captain Aaron Judge says he's got full faith Bednar will handle, business every time.

Bednar turned that minor league demotion into fuel, focusing daily on what makes him elite,

gaining perspective, and confidence.

His bi-posties and outings last year lit a fire, showing him the thrill of high stakes

ball for the team and fans.

With opening day in the Bronx looming, Bednar soaking in the whirlwind, planning to dodge

gridlock early and keep dominating in New York where it counts most.