David Bednar

David Bednar secured a save despite allowing a run in his inning of work as the Pirates edged the Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar gave up two hits and one earned run but didn't walk or strike out any batters. This performance, while effective in preserving the win, highlights ongoing concerns about his high 9.64 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season. Despite accumulating saves, his lack of strikeouts in this outing and elevated run allowance are red flags for fantasy managers relying on him for consistent closing performances. His current stats suggest a potential for high-risk outings, which could be worrisome in tighter matchups.

David Bednar recorded the save on Sunday against the Rockies, working around a hit with one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar had been struggling as of late before recording his sixth save of the season on Sunday.

David Bednar secured a save but allowed an earned run in his latest appearance against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 19 pitches, conceding two hits and striking out three. Despite the hiccup of allowing a run, Bednar's ability to close the game helped the Pirates edge out a 4-3 victory. However, his season-long struggles are evident with an alarming 11.70 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP over 12 games. His high strikeout rate of 13.5 K/9 remains a silver lining, suggesting he can overpower hitters, but his inconsistency in high-leverage situations might be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for saves. Bednar's performance continues to be a mixed bag, making him a risky fantasy play in all but the deepest of leagues.

David Bednar secured his third save of the season in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work. Despite this solid performance, Bednar's season has been rocky, marked by a bloated 10.13 ERA and three blown saves in nine appearances. His high strikeout rate (12.4 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, suggesting he has the ability to overpower hitters, but his overall inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy option.

David Bednar earned the save on Thursday against the Nationals, tossing a clean inning with two strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact

Bednar struck out Lane Thomas and Joey Meneses to earn him his first save on the season. It was a bounce back for him after blowing his first save chance this year.