Pirates place David Bednar (oblique) on 15-day IL

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Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a strained left oblique muscle.

The move is retroactive to Thursday for the right-hander.

Also on Sunday, left-hander Justin Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bednar, 29, is 3-3 with 16 saves and a 5.17 ERA in 34 relief appearances. He had a National League-leadin