PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.
It would have been unfathomable to even consider the possibility this time last year, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis amidst prolonged struggles.
Bednar, who was named a National League All-Star two years in a row from 2022-23, took a major step back last season.
After combining for a 2.25 ERA in his first three seasons with the Pirates, Bednar lost his closer spot towards the end of 2024. The right-hander finished his 2024 campaign with a 5.77 ERA and blew seven of his 30 save opportunities after being tied for the league lead in saves in 2023.
The uncharacteristic struggles from Bednar have proved to not be a blip. In spring training, Bednar posted a 10.13 ERA in nine appearances out of the bullpen. Nevertheless, he broke camp with the team but has again struggled to start the season.
Click here to read more from PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.
Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
©2025 Cox Media Group
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/XCUXZC2XYZHCRGNNGKFEX6U3LQ.png)
