Tigers, Yankees Debut New Bullpen Arms After Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers suffered a frustrating 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies despite a strong start by Jack Flaherty, who pitched six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts before leaving the game with a 3-0 lead. The Tigers bullpen faltered in the seventh and eighth innings, allowing the Phillies to score four runs, including a go-ahead solo home run by Wenceel Pérez and a decisive infield single. New acquisitions Tyler Holton and Will Vest struggled, although Vest did secure a key out against Bryce Harper before Harper was ejected for arguing the call. Rookie Troy Melton is transitioning to a new relief role following the addition of veteran Charlie Morton, with the Tigers aiming to bolster late-game pitching options. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees also faced bullpen difficulties after the trade deadline, as new relievers Jake Bird and David Bednar gave up crucial runs late in a game against the Miami Marlins, though the Yankees managed to tie and later take the lead. Both teams are working to address bullpen weaknesses through recent trades, but immediate results have been mixed.