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Yankees Monday Mailbag 5/11: Bendar Vibes, Rice's Return and an Unlikely All-Star?

New York Yankees On SI·Joseph Randazzo·22 days ago
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To submit your questions, reach out to Joseph Randazzo on X or Instagram at @YankeeLibrarian Here are the three most pressing issues that were on Yankees' fans minds this week: David Bednar concerns beginning to mount I never feel good when Bednar comes into the game. He's not lights out... or is it just me? Rik No, it's not just you. Compared to last year, Bednar has been a disappointment. He always has runners on and seems to be walking a tightrope whenever he takes the mound and the walk-off didn't help. In a lot of ways, Mariano Rivera spoiled everybody, so all relievers in comparison are the lesser player by a mile, but your closer probably shouldn't leave runners on base at a rate of 63.6%. The last time Bednar was that bad in that category was in 2024. He had a 5.77 ERA in 57.2 innings and was optioned to Triple-A to start 2025. New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar (53) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning at American Family Field.…

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