The curious case of David Bednar. It’s a question and concern I don’t think anyone could have seen coming in 2024, let alone this early in the season.
Should David Bednar remain the Pittsburgh Pirates closer for the foreseeable future?
Manager Derek Shelton appeared on the Joe Starkey Show on 93.7 The Fan - a show I’m a part of - and confirmed Bednar will remain the guy called upon when the Pirates have a late lead with three outs to go.
#Pirates manager Derek Shelton told us if the Pirates have the lead in the 9th inning tonight in Philadelphia, David Bednar WILL be the closer
— Austin Bechtold (@AustinRBechtold) April 11, 2024
It’s the wrong call.