David Bednar was among the MLB All-Star snubs after rosters were announced on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates closer is having one heck of a season, but it turns out he’ll actually be joining the rest of the league’s best in Seattle because Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is injured.
With the Dodgers and Pirates playing on Tuesday, Bednar did the classiest thing: He put some Iron City Lights in a cooler and left a note: “Mr. Kershaw, Pittsburgh’s finest beer! Enjoy!”
How nice is that? The nicest. A class act right there. I’m sure Kershaw was grateful for the gesture.
David Bednar replaced Clayton Kershaw on the All-Star roster so he left some beer for Clayton in the Dodgers dugout
(via @Pirates) pic.twitter.com/XO2uJYD7aI
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 4, 2023
#Pirates Closer, David Bednar sent over a Get Well/Thank you gift to Clayton Kershaw since he was named to NL All-Star team with Kershaw being placed on IL. #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/DVicghmZrF
— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) July 4, 2023
Also, check out why he used that beer: He got a 12 pack after being named to the team:
This is the moment when David Bednar is headed to the All Star game 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/Z5SmcSkvK6
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) July 5, 2023
Awesome all around.