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Pirates Option Closer David Bednar to Triple-A

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Bednar, after a rough opening weekend for the Pirates, was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday as the team brought up right-handed prospect Thomas Harrington.
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Bednar took a huge step back, finishing with 8 losses, a 5.77 ERA, and just 23 saves in 30 opportunities.
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