The admission may leave some scratching their heads — and Cherington is facing increased pressure in his sixth season as Pirates GM with fans clamoring for a winner around electric ace Paul Skenes.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will reportedly get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees made an impact trade on Thursday, and it's clear where both teams stand in the aftermath. New York is going for broke, having acquired ex-Pirates closer David Bednar to go with Jake Bird and Camilo Doval in its new-look bullpen.