The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned closer David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis and have elevated righty Thomas Harrington to the 26-man roster, the team announced on Tuesday.
Bednar, who opened the season as Pittsburgh's closer, has pitched in three of the team's five games this season, recording an 0-2 record with one save, two blown saves and an ERA of 27.00. In his three appearances, Bednar has pitched just one inning in total, underscoring his early season struggles that have earned him a demotion.
