2025 Player Outlook

Bednar went just 23-for-30 in save opportunities last year, not to mention a 3-8 record, 5.77 ERA (4.80 FIP), and the second-lowest strikeout rate of his career (22.1%). The team is optimistic that he’ll rebound in 2025, but they’ve also stated that he is not guaranteed the job to begin the season. However, if you look at the rest of the bullpen, it’s hard to fathom Bednar not being the leader in the clubhouse for the job. If Bednar can return to his 2021-2023 form, it’s not crazy to think that he reaches 40 saves for the first time in his career, thanks to a three-headed monster in the rotation and an offense that should be able to do enough to put some runs on the board. I love the value, and upside, for Bednar at his current price.