Pirates place closer David Bednar on injured list, recall lefty reliever Justin Bruihl

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Pirates place closer David Bednar on injured list, recall lefty reliever Justin Bruihl

Kevin Gorman | Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:01 p.m.

Christopher Horner | TribLive

Pirates closer David Bednar walks to the dugout after being removed from the game during the ninth inning against the Tigers on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates two-time All-Star closer David Bednar is headed to the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 20) with a strained left oblique muscle.

Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Bednar was not available Saturday because of left side tightness he felt in his throwing program. Lefty reliever Aroldis Chapman, a seven-time All-Star, earned his second save of the season in the 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Bednar is 3-3 with a 5.17 ERA and 1.12 WHIP and averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 31 1/3 innings over 34 appearances. He has 16 saves in 19 opportunities this season. Bednar tied for the National League lead with 39 saves last season and led the majors with a 92.9% save percentage.

Left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and was in the Pirates’ clubhouse before Sunday’s game against the Rays.

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