David Bednar Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar continued what has been a dominant Spring Training performance on Friday, striking out two in a perfect inning of relief against the Orioles. Bednar has yet to allow a run in seven appearances this spring, as he has allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out 13 in seven innings of work. Acquired in the trade that sent Joe Musgrove to San Diego, Bednar appears to be a near-lock to make the Pirates Opening Day bullpen with this continued success. He's looking like a solid target in SV/HLD leagues, and if Richard Rodriguez goes down with injury or is traded this year, Bednar could be one of the first options the Pirates look at to fill the closer's role.

over 2 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar recorded his third straight scoreless appearance on Sunday afternoon, allowing one walk while striking out two in one inning of work. A two-out walk marked the first baserunner Bednar has allowed all spring, as he has now struck out seven over three innings of work. Bednar was one of the players acquired by Pittsburgh in the Joe Musgrove trade in January, and appears to be well on his way to locking down a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen. With speculation swirling about Richard Rodriguez as a potential trade candidate, it's possible that Bednar could get a shot at the closer's role at some point this season. At the very least he's making a strong case for being rostered in saves-plus-holds formats.

3 months ago

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar struck out the side in 15 pitches on Thursday afternoon in a 6-1 victory over the Braves. Bednar earned a hold with his fifth-inning performance in which he struck out Ender Inciarte and Ryan Goins looking before getting a swinging strikeout against Austin Riley. One of the prospects acquired in the Joe Musgrove trade, Bednar has looked sharp in two outings so far this spring as he has allowed no baserunners while striking out five in two innings. He's an interesting add in saves-plus-holds formats, and he could potentially find himself in line for saves later on in the season.

3 months ago