David Bednar has been named the National League's Reliever of the Month after going 2-1 over 10 appearances and converting all five of his save opportunities in the month of June. Bednar allowed an unearned run on four hits with three walks and 16 strikeouts over 10 innings this past month.
On the season, he's 2-5 with 12 saves, a 2.73 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 33 appearances. He has struck out 42 batters and walked nine over 29 2/3 innings. Since being recalled from an early-season stint with Class AAA Indianapolis on April 19, he's compiled a 1.95 ERA in 28 2/3 innings.
Bednar has helped contribute to a Pirates bullpen that now ranks ninth among units in Major League Baseball in ERA (3.64) and fifth in WHIP (1.21).
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José Negron
2:56 pm - 07.03.2025DowntownBednar’s Reliever of Month
David Bednar has been named the National League's Reliever of the Month after going 2-1 over 10 appearances and converting all five of his save opportunities in the month of June. Bednar allowed an unearned run on four hits with three walks and 16 strikeouts over 10 innings this past month.
On the season, he's 2-5 with 12 saves, a 2.73 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 33 appearances. He has struck out 42 batters and walked nine over 29 2/3 innings. Since being recalled from an early-season stint with Class AAA Indianapolis on April 19, he's compiled a 1.95 ERA in 28 2/3 innings.
Bednar has helped contribute to a Pirates bullpen that now ranks ninth among units in Major League Baseball in ERA (3.64) and fifth in WHIP (1.21).
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