Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton removed right-handed pitcher David Bednar as closer.
PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced that he is removing right-handed pitcher David Bednar as the starting closer,The closer for the Pirates will go by committee, with various relief pitchers working the role. Bednar will work in less intense situations the rest of the season.
He gave up five earned runs in 0.2 innings of work in the bottom of the ninth in the Pirates' game against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 28, blowing a 10-9 lead. The Pirates, themselves, blew a 10-3 lead in the seventh inning to lose that game and suffer a sweep, as the bullpen, overall, has played poorly in August.
He also started off the season poorly, blowing three saves in his first four save opportunites, but managed to get things back on track, and avoiding a blown save from April 12-Aug. 3.
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