The first returns on the New York Yankees' bullpen additions at the trade deadline were about as bad as they could have been, with Jake Bird, David Bednar and Camilo Doval combining to give up nine runs (seven earned) in Friday's 13-12 loss to the Miami Marlins.

The New York Yankees added three very talented relievers to their bullpen at the trade deadline, and it has formed a very dominant backend group of arms.

In separate deals, the Yankees landed David Bednar from the Pirates, Jake Bird from the Rockies and Camilo Doval from the Giants. Their bullpen has struggled in July, and they went out and acquired three capable late-innings options for the team as they look to find stability from their relief pitchers.