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Amidst prolonged struggles this season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are removing David Bednar from the closer role for the time being, manager Derek Shelton revealed pregame on Friday.
“Yeah, I think in the short-term, Bednar will come out of the closer role,” said Shelton. “It’s something to kind of take a little pressure off him. I mean, you know that this guy’s been really good over the last couple years. Right now, he’s scuffling a little bit, so, kind of adjust that a little bit and try try to take a little bit off him.”
On the season, the right-hander is 3-7 with a 6.32 ERA and has blown six saves in 29 opportunities. Bednar got off to a slow start to begin the season before finding his footing. However, he’s fallen on hard times again.
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