David Bednar, once a key closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates and an All-Star, has been sent to Triple-A Indianapolis following a disappointing start to the season. He posted a staggering 27.00 ERA in just three innings, struggling significantly in his outings. His performance decline included giving up walk-off hits, home runs, and a game-ending wild pitch. Despite his struggles, manager Derek Shelton expressed hope that Bednar can return to form and contribute effectively to the team’s bullpen in the future.
It's a challenging conversation, just No. 1 because of who David is as a person and actually what he's done over the course of his time with the Pirates. But, more importantly, I think it's important for us. We have to get him right.
After three eventful innings, Bednar carries a 27.00 ERA and he's allowed more earned runs (three) than recorded strikeouts (one).
This season got off to an inauspicious start in Miami when he came into a tie ballgame in the ninth, allowing a triple, an intentional walk and a walk-off hit to take the loss on Opening Day.
David Bednar has been sent down to Triple-A by the Pirates.
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