17 MINS AGO • TRIBLIVE.COM
DAVID BEDNAR
0-4 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
5.02 ERA
0-4 W-L
1.47 WHIP
5.02 ERA
David Bednar bounces back from rough outing to earn 1st save for Pirates since April 30 One night after David Bednar allowed two runs on three hits against the top of the Cincinnati Reds order and didn’t finish the eighth inning...
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Looks to be in setup role Bednar threw a scoreless eighth inning without allowing a baserunner and striking out two Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Bednar was tasked with protecting a four-run lead in the eighth inning, and he needed only 12 pitches to do so. Bednar has allowed only three earned runs across 11.2 innings with an 18:1 K:BB since being recalled April 19. However, he's pitched in the eighth inning and behind Dennis Santana regularly since Santana returned from bereavement leave May 4.
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Works out of jam in eighth inning Bednar allowed two hits and struck out three across a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Friday against Atlanta.
Impact Bullpen usage will be particularly notable in Pittsburgh for the next several games due to their managerial change. Bednar entered Friday's game in the eighth inning with a three-run lead and faced the top of Atlanta's order. He allowed a pair of singles but escaped the jam and has now allowed two earned runs across nine innings with a 13:1 K:BB since being recalled to the majors April 19. Dennis Santana was shaky but converted the save on Friday.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Tagged with loss Saturday Bednar (0-3) took the loss against the Padres on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.
Impact It wasn't a save situation for Bednar, who came in for the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 1-1. He allowed a double to Fernando Tatis, who later scored on a wild pitch to give the Padres the go-ahead run. Since being recalled by the Pirates on April 19, Bednar has allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven innings, and it's unclear whether he'll be the Pirates' go-to closer once Dennis Santana (personal) is activated from the bereavement list.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged with loss Saturday Bednar (0-3) took the loss against the Padres on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one batter in the ninth inning.
Impact It wasn't a save situation for Bednar, who came in for the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 1-1. He allowed a double to Fernando Tatis, who later scored on a wild pitch from Bednar to give the Padres the go-ahead run. Since being recalled by the Pirates on April 19, Bednar has allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine over seven innings, and it's unclear whether he'll be the Pirates' go-to closer once Dennis Santana (personal) is activated from the bereavement list.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Earns third save of 2025 Bednar came away with the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs, allowing one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning without issuing a walk.
Impact Bednar got the call to come in for the ninth inning, tasked with preserving a one-run lead. He yielded a single after getting the first two batters out, but Bednar ended things with a three-pitch punchout of Jon Berti. Since being recalled by the Pirates on April 19, Bednar has posted a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, two saves and eight strikeouts over six innings. He appears to have reclaimed his spot as the Pirates' closer while Dennis Santana (personal) serves as the setup man.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 26 • SI.COM
Notches first save since return Bednar walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his second save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Dodgers.
Impact The right-hander wrapped up the combined shutout with his first save since he re-joined the big-league roster last weekend. Bednar hasn't allowed a run in four appearances since his return with a 7:1 K:BB, and Dennis Santana worked a scoreless eighth inning Friday for his fourth hold, so the Pirates appear ready to give the 30-year-old another shot at the closer role.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
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Working as setup man Bednar struck out two without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold Wednesday against the Angels.
Impact This marked Bednar's third appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, and he's now allowed just two baserunners across three innings of work while maintaining a 5:0 K:BB. He's worked in the seventh inning with Pittsburgh ahead in each of his last two outings, but he's likely to see save chances at some point if he continues to show strong form.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
First appearance since recall Bednar allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Guardians.
Impact Bednar was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday and immediately made an appearance. He entered the game with the Pirates down 3-0 in the final inning and struck out the final two batters he faced after allowing consecutive singles immediately prior. Dennis Santana has performed adequately as Pittsburgh's closer, but Bednar could work his way back into the role if his form remains improved.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Bednar back with Bucs after productive stint in Minors PITTSBURGH -- Like many, David Bednar can now admit that he was surprised when he was told he was being optioned to the Minors earlier this...
APRIL 19 • MLB.COM
Returning to big club The Pirates recalled Bednar from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Bednar was optioned to Triple-A after a rough start in the majors, but he's found his form in Indianapolis, where he has not issued a walk while allowing one hit and striking out six batters across four scoreless innings. Even with Dennis Santana faring well as the Pirates' closer, Bednar should get another chance at the role as long as he carries his strong play from Triple-A into the majors.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates recall David Bednar from Triple-A Indianapolis The Pirates have recalled right-hander David Bednar from Triple-A Indianapolis. Bednar joined the Pirates at PNC Park Saturday morning. The...
APRIL 19 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates recall 2-time All-Star reliever David Bednar following minor league stint
David Bednar is back in the big leaguesAPRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finding form with Indianapolis Bednar has thrown five scoreless innings with a 7:0 K:BB with Triple-A Indianapolis.
Impact Bednar struggled through an inconsistent 2024 season, though it was still a surprise when he was demoted after three poor appearances to kick off the new campaign. While it's a limited sample against relatively poor competition, he seems to have regained some confidence with Indianapolis. Dennis Santana has fared well in his duties as closer since Bednar was optioned, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Bednar get another chance in the big leagues sometime soon.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates farm report: David Bednar dominating early on in Triple-A Down on the Farm is a recurring notebook highlighting the past week of baseball throughout the Pirates minor league system. Below are the mo...
APRIL 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
With closer role vacated, who will step up? Bucs still seek answer PITTSBURGH – Inside the Pirates’ clubhouse at PNC Park, the locker to the right of the support pillar remains empty. For years, that spot ha...
APRIL 6 • MLB.COM
