Pirates manager Derek Shelton said in an interview on 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh that Bednar will be available in a save situation if one arises in Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar already has three blown saves on the young season after suffering a meltdown in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. The All-Star closer has simply not looked like himself after battling a lat issue during spring training, but it's not a surprise that Shelton isn't ready to make a change in the ninth inning at this juncture. Bednar's track record indicates he should straighten things out sooner rather than later, but if Bednar's struggles continue, Shelton could turn to Aroldis Chapman for a bit.