David Bednar Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 11, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined due to a right oblique strain and could be shut down for the rest of 2021 with just a few weeks left in the regular season and the Pirates sitting 22 games out of a wild-card spot. It's certainly a disappointing end to Bednar's 2021 campaign, as he leaves behind a 3-1 record with a 2.18 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and three saves over 57 2/3 innings pitched.

3 days ago

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 6 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.

over 6 months ago