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  • Wasn't available Saturday
    Bednar was unavailable for Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays due to left side tightness, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Bednar missed out on a save chance Saturday as Aroldis Chapman stepped up in the ninth to close out the win. Bednar's absence was planned after he felt the tightness during his pregame throwing program, but the injury isn't considered to be serious at this point. If he ends up missing more than just Saturday's game, expect Chapman to continue to see save chances. Rotowire.com Saturday, 4:18 pm
    David BednarPIT - RP
    W, 6-1 @CIN
    Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Converts 14th save
    Estevez struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Dodgers.

    Advice: Estevez has not put a runner on base over his last eight innings, striking out eight and earning seven saves and a win in that span. A groundout moved the phantom runner to third base in the 10th inning, but Estevez struck out the next two batters to protect the one-run lead. He's 14-for-17 in save chances with a 3.38 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB over 24 innings. This is arguably the best Estevez has ever looked in the majors, which will boost his trade value, though he's unlikely to be the primary closer on a contender if a deal comes to fruition. Rotowire.com Friday, 10:40 pm
     
  • Carlos Estévez gets save against Dodgers
    Carlos Estévez struck out two while picking up a save in a scoreless inning of work against the Dodgers on Friday.

    Advice: Estévez has been one of the few bright spots for the Angels this year, and now has 14 saves on the season and a 3.38 ERA. With Los Angeles nowhere near contention for a postseason spot, it would seem likely that the 31-year-old is pitching for a new team before August. Whether that’s in a closing role or not is a big question. Rotoworld Friday, 9:56 pm
     
  • Locks down 16th save
    Bednar earned the save Wednesday against the Reds, pitching a perfect ninth inning to seal a 1-0 victory.

    Advice: It's the second straight hitless appearance from Bednar after he allowed home runs in each of his previous two outings. Still, the right-hander has been solid of late following a rocky start to the campaign, allowing just three runs in his last 17.1 innings. Overall, Bednar's converted 16 of 19 save opportunities this year while pitching to a 5.17 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 31.1 innings. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 2:52 pm
    David BednarPIT - RP
    W, 6-1 @CIN
    Player Note
    IL15
     
  • David Bednar works perfect frame for 16th save
    David Bednar hurled a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday against the Reds to record his 16th save of the season.

    Advice: Bednar got the call to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and needed just 11 pitches (eight strikes) to set down the heart of Cincinnati’s lineup. He got Elly De La Cruz to pop up and Spencer Steer to fly out before coaxing a game-ending fly out from Jake Fraley to slam the door. The 29-year-old righty has recorded saves on back-to-back days against the Reds after suffering a blown save last Friday against the Rockies in his previous appearance. Rotoworld Wednesday, 11:51 am
    David BednarPIT - RP
    W, 6-1 @CIN
    Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Logs 13th save Monday
    Estevez earned a save against the Brewers on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

    Advice: Estevez had little trouble protecting a two-run, ninth-inning lead, retiring the side in order on 13 pitches. The veteran reliever has turned things around after a rough middle portion of May -- he hasn't allowed a baserunner in seven straight outings, racking up six saves and a win during that span. As such, his hold on the Angels' closer role is, for now at least, very secure. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:09 am
     
  • Picks up extra-innings win
    Kittredge (1-3) allowed two unearned runs on one hit over two innings, earning the win over the Marlins on Monday.

    Advice: Kittredge allowed a run in each of the 11th and 12th innings, but the Cardinals were able to establish a two-run lead in the 12th. Through 10 innings in June, Kittredge has allowed six runs (four earned) with an 8:3 K:BB. The right-hander is at a 3.27 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB with one save, 19 holds and four blown saves through 33 innings in a high-leverage role this season. Rotowire.com Monday, 11:04 pm
    Andrew KittredgeSTL - RP
    L, 2-6 vs ATL ; Bot 6, 2-0 vs ATL
    Player Note
     
  • Carlos Estévez perfect in seventh straight outing
    Carlos Estévez threw a scoreless ninth with a two-run lead for a save Monday against the Brewers.

    Advice: It was Estévez’s seventh consecutive perfect inning, a stretch that’s lowered his ERA from 5.06 to 3.52. He still doesn’t seem like a great bet going forward, but he certainly has it working now. Rotoworld Monday, 10:01 pm
     
  • Records 15th save
    Bednar pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save against the Reds in Monday's 4-1 win.

    Advice: After serving up homers in each of his last two appearances, Bednar got back on track with a clean frame Monday. Bednar had a disastrous start to the season with 14 earned runs allowed in his first 13 outings, but he's turned it around with a 1.88 ERA over his last 19.1 innings. Despite the 5.34 ERA for the season, Bednar remains one of the better late-inning options, as his 15 saves are tied for eighth most in the majors. Rotowire.com Monday, 7:55 pm
    David BednarPIT - RP
    W, 6-1 @CIN
    Player Note
    IL15