The Yankees' bullpen experienced an epic meltdown as three new pitchers allowed nine runs, resulting in a loss.

Today, the Yankees announced the release of starting pitcher Marcus Stroman before the game. They made reinforcements ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, primarily because rookie pitcher Luis Gil is set to return. The Yankees can finally part ways with Stroman while welcoming new pitchers David Bednar (Pirates), Camilo Doval (Giants), and Jake Bird (Rockies).

In Stroman's first game after his departure, the Yankees faced a dramatic match where they led 9-4 but were overturned. After taking a 12-10 lead, they were reversed again, and the Marlins unexpectedly won 13-12 with the shortest infield hit in history.

The three bullpen pitchers acquired by the Yankees—Bednar, Doval, and Bird—were all used in this game and collectively collapsed! Bird allowed 4 runs in 0.1 innings, Bednar gave up 2 runs in 1.2 innings, and Doval surrendered 3 runs in 0.1 innings (taking the loss), totaling 9 runs over 2.1 innings, leading fans to mock, "Yankees' trades never disappoint."

Bird, who gave up a grand slam, said, "The guys did a great job at the plate today; they fought hard, and we should do our part, especially me. We should have won this game." This marks the first time since 1973 that the Yankees scored 12 runs in a non-extra inning game and still lost.

Stroman had a mediocre performance last season, and the Yankees initially did not want him in the rotation. Moreover, he refused to become a bullpen pitcher. With ace pitchers Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt sidelined for the season, and Gil out for an extended period, the Yankees had no choice but to reinsert Stroman.

However, Stroman failed to seize the opportunity, performing worse than last year, with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses and an ERA of 6.23 over 9 starts. His contract has an automatic extension clause (1 year for $18 million) if he pitches 140 innings this year, but he was hindered by a knee injury and could not meet the requirement. The Yankees only need to pay him the remaining $5 million of his salary for this year.