Santana, Holderman atop Bucs closer ladder
Apr 2 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh Pirates
NEWS: Pittsburgh optioned closer David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis, designated C Jason Delay for assignment and added RHP Thomas Harrington.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: The 30-year-old Bednar (-2.5% PT, -55% saves) struggled in 2024 (7 blown saves) and nothing appears to have changed in 2025. He opened the year as the closer and responded with a 27.00 ERA through three games, which included two losses and a blown save. He was scored upon in each appearance. Now, he will work on finding his former All-Star form in the minors. There are no reports of injuries, and other reports indicate the velocity remains. The Pirates have three candidates to turn to in the ninth and we’re splitting where Bednar’s...
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