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Progressing well Bednar (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday and is progressing well, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact There are nine games left in the regular season, and manager Derek Shelton said the team should have some clarity on when Bednar will be available within the next few days, so it's not a guarantee he will make it back before the end of the season, despite the fact he is trending in the right direction. Chris Stratton has been working as the closer, but no Pirate has recorded a save within the past week.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Saturday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger Suarez

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Gibson scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Sam Howard on Friday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Kyle Gibson

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Nola scheduled to start for Philadelphia against Pittsburgh

The Phillies will roll out Aaron Nola to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Connor Overton the start

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Slated to throw live BP Pirates director of sports medicine said Wednesday that Bednar (oblique) will throw live batting practice soon, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bednar has been sidelined for just over a week due to a right oblique strain, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery. Assuming his upcoming throwing session goes well, Tomczyk is optimistic that the right-hander will be cleared to rejoin the Pirates for the final few games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Gutierrez expected to start as Reds host the Pirates

The Pirates will start Dillon Peters on Monday and the Reds are expected to counter with Vladimir Gutierrez

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Cabrera expected to start as Miami hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Edward Cabrera

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Miami

The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Friday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Elieser Hernandez

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Overton scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati

The Pirates will send Connor Overton to the mound Thursday and the Reds plan to give Tyler Mahle the start

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Cleared to play catch Bednar (oblique) resumed playing catch Wednesday and is feeling pain free, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Bednar's ability to start throwing again just one day after being placed on the injured list suggests his right oblique strain is a relatively minor one. That said, he'll still need to progress to throwing off a mound and facing hitters in live batting practice or simulated games, so Bednar is far from a safe bet to make it back from the 10-day injured list before the end of the season. In the meantime, Chris Stratton represents the top candidate to pick up saves for the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati

The Pirates are expected to send Mitch Keller to the mound Wednesday and the Reds will give Vladimir Gutierrez the start

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs

Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Bednar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Tuesday.

Impact Bednar was unavailable for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals due to a side issue, and he'll require a stint on the injured list after he was diagnosed with a right oblique strain. With just under three weeks remaining in the regular season, it's not clear whether he'll have enough time to return to game action in 2021. Chris Stratton will likely take over as Pittsburgh's closer while Bednar is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing right side discomfort Bednar was unavailable for Sunday's game against the Nationals due to right side discomfort, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Derek Shelton revealed prior to Sunday's contest that Bednar wouldn't be available out of the bullpen, and the Pirates' skipper said after the game that the right-hander's absence was due to discomfort in his side. The 26-year-old hasn't pitched since Tuesday, and the Pirates are reportedly considering placing him on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing injury Bednar isn't available out of the Pittsburgh bullpen for Sunday's series finale with the Nationals while he tends to an unspecified injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gaze...

Impact According to Mackey, Bednar isn't dealing with an injury involving his throwing arm, but the Pirates haven't offered any further specifics on what's ailing the right-hander. With three saves in his last seven appearances, Bednar appears to have emerged as the Pirates' primary closer, but he now looks to be at risk of missing time while he tends to the injury. The Pirates are said to be considering placing him on the 10-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evolving Pirates bullpen has only seen David Bednar's role increase Mars native David Bednar isn’t the Pirates closer, but he has become a hugely important part of their bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Slams door for third save Bednar struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning and earned the save against Detroit on Monday.

Impact Bednar threw 12-of-16 pitches for strikes and had no issue rolling through the Tigers in order to finish off the 6-3 victory. He's now riding a 10.1-inning scoreless streak with three saves since Aug. 15. Bednar is now sporting a 72:17 K:BB and a 2.22 ERA through 56.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes, Tsutsugo rally Pirates to 6-3 win over Tigers

Ke’Bryan Hayes and Yoshi Tsutsugo each hit a two-run single during Pittsburgh’s four-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 to stop their six-game losing s...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Tsutsugo hits game-ending homer, Pirates beat Cardinals 4-3

Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a three-run homer off Alex Reyes in the ninth inning, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches second save Bednar struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his second save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 26-year-old appears to be locking down the closer role and has saves in each of his last two appearances -- Pittsburgh's only two saves since the team dealt Richard Rodriguez to Atlanta. Bednar has been especially impressive in August, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 13:1 K:BB over 10.2 innings.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tsutsugo, Reynolds lead Pirates' rally past Diamondbacks 6-5

Yoshi Tsutsugo homered and Bryan Reynolds tripled in the seventh to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Nabs first save Bednar notched his first career save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals, striking out one and working around a base hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Save opportunities haven't been plentiful this season for the 44-79 Pirates, and the team's closer situation became even murkier when Richard Rodriguez was dealt to Atlanta ahead of the July 30 deadline. After converting his first save in relatively stress-free fashion Saturday, Bednar now looks like the clear top pitcher to roster out of the Pittsburgh bullpen. Even before Rodriguez was dealt, Bednar had been one of the team's top setup arms, logging a 2.49 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 62:16 K:BB in 50.2 innings while collecting 10 holds. Bednar still likely can't be counted on to receive more than a handful of save chances the rest of the season, but that might be enough to make the 26-year-old worthy of rostering for fantasy managers desperate to make up ground in the category.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

More than a good story, David Bednar has become a key part of Pirates' revamped bullpen David Bednar earned his first MLB save Saturday. The Mars product has also blossomed into a key member of the Pirates bullpen.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Tsutsugo, Newman homer in Pirates 5-4 win over Cardinals

Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

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