Yankees’ David Bednar getting pay raise in arbitration

The Yankees avoided arbitration with eight players Thursday, with three relievers acquired at last year’s trade deadline among those receiving raises.

David Bednar will receive $9 million, according to reports. Camillo Doval will receive $6.1 million and Jake Bird will receive $1 million.

Also avoiding arbitration were José Caballero, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Fernando Cruz, Luis Gil and Anthony Volpe.

Bednar arrived from the Pirates at the trade deadline and was a dependable arm down the stretch, posting a 2.19 ERA in 22 appearances with 10 saves.

The right-hander earned $5.9 million last season.

The Yankees acquired Doval at the trade deadline from the Giants and received disappointing results from the right-hander.

In 22 appearances, he pitched to a 4.82 ERA with 11 walks in 18 ²/₃ innings. Doval last season received $4.525 million.

Bird appeared in just three games for the Yankees last season after arriving from the Rockies. The right-hander earned $745,000 in 2025.

YES reported that Chisholm will receive $10.2 million. Volpe will receive $3.475 million. Gil will get $2.1625 million. Caballero will receive $2 million. Cruz will get $1.45 million.

Chisholm, who can become a free agent after next season, posted an .813 OPS with 31 homers and 80 RBIs.

It left the Yankees with settlements for all their arbitration-eligible players.