Yankees face a closer choice with a $23 million deadline

The New York Yankees face a key bullpen decision as closer David Bednar must decide whether to accept a $23.15 million qualifying offer by November 17. Empire Sports Media's Alexander Wilson argues that the club should pursue contingency options rather than assuming Bednar's future will resolve itself.

Wilson suggests the Yankees evaluate the trade market for Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill while continuing talks with Bednar. With Paul Blackburn and other relievers entering free agency, the author emphasizes that solving the closer role cannot represent New York's entire winter bullpen strategy.