Bednar, Díaz out, create short-term save opps
Jun 24 2024
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh Pirates
NEWS: Pittsburgh placed closer David Bednar on the injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Indianapolis.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: GM Ben Cherington said that the team will take an “all hands on deck” approach to the ninth-inning with Bednar (-1%, -10% saves) on the IL. We’ll split the difference in saves between Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman for now. Chapman has posted a 1.86 ERA over his last 10 appearances (eight scoreless) and has had 13 K during that span. Holderman took the loss Sunday after giving up two runs in the eighth. Overall, Holderman has a 0.68 ERA in 26.2 IP with a 101 BPV. A dark horse is Kyle Nicolás, who pitched a clean ninth...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
The Mets call Kodai Senga back from his last rehab start; Corey Seager hits the concussion IL; brief leave for Mason Miller; and more...
Jun 16 2026 7:38am
Jun 16 2026 7:38am
Another day, another hamate injury; more churn in the SF bullpen; Colorado OF starting to get healthy (and crowded), and more...
Jun 15 2026 7:44am
Jun 15 2026 7:44am
The dreaded hamate bone strikes again, this time for Jose Ramirez. Plus, concern about Spencer Strider's elbow; Yanks activate Jasson Dominguez while Trent Grisham hits the IL; and more...
Jun 14 2026 7:53am
Jun 14 2026 7:53am
A busy day of roster movement included the IL returns of Jacob Wilson, Alejandro Kirk, and Jordan Lawler; Ryan Walker's recall from the minors; Nolan Gorman going in the other direction; and much more...
Jun 13 2026 7:53am
Jun 13 2026 7:53am
Dalton Rushing is in line for some regular PT in Los Angeles; more shuffling in the PIT OF; Phillies acquire Derek Hill...
Jun 12 2026 7:28am
Jun 12 2026 7:28am
