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Secures fifth save Bednar picked up the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers. He allowed one hit, zero walks and one hit by pitch while striking out zero over a scoreless inning.

Impact Bednar didn't spare the dramatics Saturday, hitting Caleb Durbin and giving up a base hit to Joey Ortiz before inducing a Brice Turang double play to close out the game. The right-hander faltered in a non-save situation Friday, surrendering a solo home run and issuing two walks before being pulled after recording only one out. The 30-year-old has struggled mightily this season, pitching to a 5.17 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 15.2 innings in 19 appearances. Despite his struggles, as well as the effectiveness of Dennis Santana, Bednar appears to be back in the closer role for the Pirates.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oneil Cruz's late RBI triple gives Pirates 2-1 victory over Milwaukee

Oneil Cruz tripled home Isiah Kiner-Falefa with two outs in the seventh and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Notches fourth save Bednar gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning without recording a strikeout or a walk to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Reds.

Impact After getting tagged for two runs in two-thirds of an inning Monday in a non-save situation, manager Don Kelly turned right back to Bednar, and the 30-year-old right-hander responded by converting his first save chance in May. Dennis Santana worked the eighth inning and faced the bottom of the order, so even though Bednar has been the less effective pitcher of late between the two of them -- he has a 4.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 12:0 K:BB in seven innings this month versus Santana's 2.57 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 4:0 K:BB in seven IP -- he may be viewed as the better option in highest-leverage spots by his new skipper.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fourth save Bednar gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning without recording a strikeout or a walk to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact After Bednar was tagged for two runs in two-thirds of an inning Monday in a non-save situation, manager Don Kelly turned right back to Bednar, and the 30-year-old right-hander responded by converting his first save chance in May. Dennis Santana worked the eighth inning and faced the bottom of the order, so even though Bednar has been the less effective pitcher of late between the two of them -- he has a 4.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 12:0 K:BB in seven innings this month versus Santana's 2.57 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 4:0 K:BB in seven innings -- Bednar may be viewed as the better option in highest-leverage spots by his new skipper.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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...

MAY 21 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Bailey Falter stays hot with 7 strong innings as Pirates top Reds 1-0 to end 4-game skid

Bailey Falter gave up four hits and had five strikeouts through seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 21 • Associated Press

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.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso pushes Mets past Pirates 4-3 after solid outing by Skenes

Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Pirates OF Tommy Pham serves 1-game suspension; Cruz still out but Kiner-Falefa returns

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham has served a one-game suspension against the New York Mets for conduct directed at Los Angeles Angels fans last month

MAY 12 • Associated Press

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

Pirates make Don Kelly a winner in his debut as manager in a 3-2 victory over the Braves

Bailey Falter allowed just two hits over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Fernando Tatis Jr. scores Padres' winning run on wild pitch AND joins 100-100 club

It was quite a night for Fernando Tatis Jr., who was injured on Friday and returned Saturday to steal the 100th base of his career in the Pa...

MAY 4 • FOX SPORTS

Fernando Tatis Jr. scores Padres' winning run on wild pitch AND joins 100-100 club

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

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

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

McCutchen's two-run double lifts Pirates over Cubs 4-3 as fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall

Andrew McCutchen hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning just seconds before a fan fell off the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Paul Skenes Revealed What He Told Himself Before Getting Shohei Ohtani On Nasty Pitch Paul Skenes and three Pittsburgh Pirates relievers—Ryan Borucki, Dennis Santana and David Bednar—combined for a shutout of the Los Angeles D...

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

Paul Skenes strikes out 9, wins duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Pirates' 3-0 victory over Dodgers

Paul Skenes pitched 6 1/3 innings of five-hit ball with a season-high nine strikeouts, winning his duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

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

Phillies' Trade Idea Nets Pirates All-Star Reliever Amid Romano Implosion A Philadelphia Phillies trade idea nets Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star reliever David Bednar amid Jordan Romano’s latest implosion.

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

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