Bednar has officially won a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar has options remaining, so he could have been sent to the minors so the Pirates could keep other options in the organization. He forced the team's hand with a dominant spring, however, striking out 18 batters and walking just one in 8.2 scoreless innings. That's the kind of performance that could push him into a high-leverage role this season given the Pirates' lack of proven bullpen options, though he hasn't looked anything close to a high-leverage option in his 17.1 major-league innings thus far in his career, struggling to a 6.75 ERA.

Bednar has yet to allow an earned run in seven spring innings, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out 13, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old, acquired in the Joe Musgrove trade, has seen a tick up in his fastball velocity and hit 99 mph in his last outing. He could move into a high leverage situation if he continues to execute at his current level, but the team has several other relievers out of options. As a result, it's possible that Bednar could be optioned to Triple-A at the beginning of 2021, even though he's throwing as well as anyone in the bullpen.

Bednar walked one batter and struck out a pair in a scoreless inning Sunday against Baltimore.

EDGE Analysis

The righty, acquired in the Joe Musgrove deal, has not allowed a run in three spring innings. He's yet to give up a hit, walking one while striking out seven. His strong start has put him in the mix for a bullpen spot and possibly even closer discussions at some point in 2021. The 26-year-old has done well with a 97-mph fastball and sharp-breaking curve.

Bednar was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Monday as part of a three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to the Padres and Joey Lucchesi to the Mets, source reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar is part of a large package of players heading to Pittsburgh as part of the deal. The 26-year-old righty is arguably one of the less interesting pieces in the deal, as he owns a 6.75 ERA in 17.1 career innings at the highest level.

Bednar was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old has been recalled and optioned numerous times throughout the season, and he'll return to the alternate training site after spending the past couple days in the majors. Bednar has surrendered five runs on 11 hits with a 5:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings this season.

Bednar was recalled from the Padres' alternate training site Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar has been up and down between the big club and the alternate site multiple times during the campaign, most recently before and after serving as the 29th man for a doubleheader last week. He has pitched 6.1 innings this season, allowing five earned runs on 11 hits and two walks while striking out five.

The Padres recalled Bednar from their alternate training site Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll join the Padres as the 29th man for the team's doubleheader Thursday against the Mariners. The right-handed reliever has made three appearances for San Diego in 2020, giving up three earned runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings.

The Padres optioned Bednar to their alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Outfielder/first baseman Josh Naylor was recalled from the alternate site in a corresponding move. Bednar was unlikely to be available out of the San Diego bullpen for the next two days anyway after working two innings in relief during Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Bednar was recalled from the Padres' alternate training site Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar was demoted to alternate camp in early August, but he'll return to the Padres' bullpen after Kirby Yates (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Bednar allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks while striking out one over 2.1 innings to begin the season. He should pitch mainly in low-leverage situations.

Bednar was optioned to the Padres' alternate training site Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar made the Padres' Opening Day roster but appeared just twice, allowing two runs (one earned) in 2.1 innings of work. Highly rated prospect Luis Patino will take his place in the bullpen.