Yankees ride deadline additions to postseason push as Caballero delivers walk-off

José Caballero delivered the walk-off RBI single to punch the Yankees' postseason ticket on Tuesday, lifting New York to a dramatic win that kept their playoff hopes alive.

Deadline additions came with the Yankees' personal touch, the report notes, and players said they felt comfortable with the club after the July 31 trades. One of the key acquisitions, closer David Bednar, joined in time to stabilize the bullpen and, through Wednesday, owned a 2.49 ERA with eight saves since coming over from Pittsburgh.

Bednar's numbers highlight the bullpen's early impact. Entering play Wednesday, Bednar had eight saves and a 2.49 ERA since the trade, making him the best lever in relief for New York. The bullpen had been a primary concern for the club entering the deadline, and the late-season acquisitions have provided the Yankees with a bullpen backbone that can bridge to a playoff rotation.

Beyond Bednar, the deadline additions are seen as having long-term potential, with several players under team control for future seasons, giving the Yankees options as they head toward October and beyond. The early returns suggest the club is on a path toward meeting its postseason objectives, even if the full impact will be judged in October.

With the calendar turning to the postseason, Yankees executives and coaches will continue to monitor matchups, bullpen usage, and the evolving roster, but Tuesday's walk-off and the bullpen upgrade provide a tangible boost to a team shaping its identity for the stretch run.