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3 Pirates relievers who deserve save opportunities before the season ends

The Pirates need to see what these relievers can do as closers before the end of this season. Someone has to fill the David Bednar power vacuum.

Jul 30, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Isaac Mattson (72) celebrates their win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded closer David Bednar at the 2025 trade deadline (for what many consider an underwhelming package). Bednar saved 101 games as a member of the Pirates, but now that he’s gone, the Pirates will have to look for their first new closer since they traded Mark Melancon.