The Yankees extended a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to closer David Bednar ahead of Monday's 5 p.m. deadline, according to MLB.com.
Bednar has until Nov. 17 to accept. The Yankees did not extend a qualifying offer to Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Bednar went 7-3 with a 2.47 ERA and 35 saves in 64 appearances, covering 69 1/3 innings. His save total ranked third in the American League, and his 89.7% conversion rate ranked sixth among pitchers with at least 10 opportunities.
Since joining New York from Pittsburgh in July 2025, Bednar has a 2.39 ERA and 45 saves.
Chisholm hit .231 with a .312 on-base percentage, a .399 slugging percentage, 19 home runs and 55 RBIs in 137 games. He stole 41 bases. His .711 OPS was down from .813 in 2025, when he had 31 home runs and 31 steals.
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