DAVID BEDNAR NEWS

Unavailable with sore back Bednar is dealing with a lower-back issue and is unavailable Tuesday against the Nationals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Manager Derek Shelton said they are hoping to avoid an injured list stint for the back issue that Bednar has been dealing with, which had gone unreported until now. Two of Bednar's three blown saves have come in his last three appearances, and he has given up three runs while striking out seven in 3.2 innings over that stretch. It's unclear who would be next up behind Bednar, but Wil Crowe and Chris Stratton seem like potential options.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another blown save Bednar (3-2) was charged with the loss after he pitched two-thirds of an inning, surrendering two runs on two hits and two walks on his way to a blown save Saturday versus the Rays...

Impact Bednar was called upon to protect a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and he retired the first two batters he faced before imploding. He issued back-to-back two-out walks before Jonathan Aranda singled to load the bases. Isaac Paredes then promptly ripped a two-run single, delivering the Rays a walkoff win. Bednar suffered his third blown save of the season and blew his second straight opportunity. The closer still owns a 1.78 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 35.1 innings while he's converted 11 out of 14 save chances this year.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes hits 2-run single as Rays rally past Pirates 6-5

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer in the eighth inning and a two-run single with two outs in the ninth, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save, earns win Bednar (3-1) allowed a run on one hit and a walk over two innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Giants. He also blew a save chance.

Impact Bednar was called upon to attempt another multi-inning save but coughed up a game-tying home run to Thairo Estrada in the ninth frame. Jack Suwinski later drilled a walkoff shot, giving Bednar the victory. Despite the slight hiccup, the 27-year-old righty still owns a strong 1.34 ERA with a 46:8 K:BB through 33.2 innings.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants

Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One of the Best Closers Might Be Out of the Phillies' Price Range David Bednar will be one of the best relievers available at the trade deadline, but the Pirates might be asking for more than the Phillies c...

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Works 2.2 innings for save Bednar allowed a hit and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 scoreless innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Bednar entered with one out in the seventh inning and just kept going, throwing 26 of 43 pitches for strikes in his longest appearance of the year. He's now 11-for-12 in save opportunities across 25 outings. The right-hander owns a 1.14 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings overall. He's pitched on each of the last two days, but an off day Thursday bodes well for his availability for any save chances that arise during the three-game weekend series versus the Giants.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' homer lifts Pirates to 6-4 win over Cardinals

Bryan Reynolds hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a nine-game skid, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds power Pirates to incredible victory in St. Louis Bryan Reynolds hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh and David Bednar closed it out, as the Pirates left St. Louis with at least one win.

JUNE 16, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Off The Bat: David Bednar trade speculation is truly senseless Seated at a podium in PNC’s Park press conference room and surrounded by every uniformed member of the organization, owner Bob Nutting promi...

JUNE 10, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Secures 10th save Bednar struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over Arizona on Sunday.

Impact Bednar made his first appearance since May 30 when he coughed up two runs and earned a win over the Dodgers. He showed no signs of rust Sunday, needing just 13 pitches to retire the Diamondbacks in order and finish off the Pirates' combined shutout. The 27-year-old has now converted 10 of his 11 save chances while posting a 37:5 K:BB with a 1.33 ERA through 22 appearances.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski gets 3 hits, Pirates blank Diamondbacks 3-0

Jack Suwinski followed his game-winning homer a day earlier with three hits to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Very deserving': Bednar named May's top reliever in NL PITTSBURGH -- The words just spilled out. David Bednar had just thrown a career-high 50 pitches across two innings to nail down a win agains...

JUNE 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Holmes, Bednar named top relievers for May Yankees right-hander Clay Holmes and Pirates righty David Bednar were named the Relievers of the Month for May on Friday. Holmes, who was pa...

JUNE 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Blows save, earns win Bednar (2-1) allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four across two innings to earn the win Monday against the Dodgers.

Impact Bednar entered the game in the eighth inning and was tasked with preserving a one-run lead. However, he surrendered three hits -- including a pair of doubles -- to allow the Dodgers to take a one-run lead. After the Pirates rallied in the ninth frame, Bednar remained in the game and worked around another extra-base knock to secure his second win of the season. The effort ended a stretch of eight scoreless appearances for Bednar, though he still has an excellent 1.38 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 35:5 K:BB across 26 innings for the season.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rally in 9th inning for wild 6-5 win over Dodgers

Michael Perez hit a tying single in the ninth inning and pinch-runner Michael Chavis scored the go-ahead run on first baseman Freddie Freeman’s error to give the Pittsburgh Pirates...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches ninth save Bednar saved Saturday's 4-2 win against the Padres, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact After Pittsburgh took the lead in the top of the ninth inning, Bednar entered for the bottom of the frame and retired the side in order on 12 pitches. It was a nice rebound from Tuesday's loss and the 27-year-old has compiled a strong May that features seven successful save opportunities, a 0.63 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB in 14.1 innings.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes' 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres

Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a three-run homer off closer Taylor Rogers with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 4-2

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with loss Bednar (1-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit while striking out one to take the loss Tuesday against Colorado.

Impact Bednar entered the game in the 10th inning with the score knotted at one. He retired the first batter he faced but allowed a single to Connor Joe, which drove in a run and stuck Bednar with the loss. Bednar has been excellent to begin the season, maintaining a 0.78 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and a 30:4 K:BB across 23 innings.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe's 10th-inning single gives Rockies 2-1 win over Pirates

Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report: David Bednar on fire, Joe Mantiply lurking and more Mark Melancon's struggles may open the door for Joe Mantiply, David Bednar has been nasty lately and more in this week's Bullpen Report.

MAY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns first win Bednar (1-0) allowed one hit and a walk in a scoreless outing while earning a win over Colorado on Monday. He struck out one and recorded four outs.

Impact Bednar gave up an infield single to Brendan Rodgers in the eighth inning and a walk to Elias Diaz in the ninth -- both with two outs -- but still finished off the win for Pittsburgh. He's turned in six straight shutout appearances, lowering his season ERA to 0.82 with a stellar 29:4 K:BB. Bednar is 1-0 while converting all eight save chances on the year.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies

Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo’s infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Now he's REALLY a closer: Bednar gets entrance video This story was excerpted from Justice delos Santos' Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get i...

MAY 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Posts eighth save Bednar saved Wednesday's 3-2 win against the Cubs, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in two innings.

Impact Bednar was brought in for the eighth to face the heart of Chicago's lineup and stayed in for the ninth, surrendering a Christopher Morel single with two out in the ninth for his only baserunner. The 27-year-old found the zone with 21 of his 28 pitches and induced an impressive tally of five swinging strikes while lowering his ERA to 0.90. Bednar has covered multiple innings in three of his six saves in May and appears to have earned manager Derek Shelton's full trust.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE