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Erik Bedard | Starting Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (34) / 3/6/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
College: Norwalk (CT) CC
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Erik Bedard allowed two runs in six innings and took a no-decision as the Astros beat the Pirates on Saturday.
The start was Bedard's longest outing of the year, and it was the second-straight appearance in which he's allowed just two runs. Still, there's very little to like about Bedard's prospects for the rest of the season. His next start will come Friday against the A's. May 18 - 11:06 PM

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Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard's next scheduled start has been pushed back from Friday to Saturday.

The Astros just want to split up their lefties. Dallas Keuchel will start on Wednesday, while Jordan Lyles will now get the ball on Friday and Bedard on Saturday.
Related: Jordan Lyles
Source: Astros.mlb.com
May 14 - 7:50 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard allowed two earned runs over five innings in the Astros' loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

The veteran left-hander made it to the fifth inning for the first time this season and wound up striking out seven batters against one walk. Bedard still owns a hideous 6.67 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 27 innings (six starts) this season and can't be trusted in any fantasy format.
May 11 - 10:40 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard will start Saturday against the Rangers.

Bedard was demoted to the bullpen last weekend but the Astros suddenly need another starter and will turn back to the veteran left-hander. He has posted a brutal 7.36 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 22 innings this season.
Source: MLBlogs.com
May 8 - 5:38 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Astros manager Bo Porter said Erik Bedard will be moved to the bullpen "indefinitely."

Bedard has struck out over a batter per inning but holds an 8.20 ERA and 1.93 WHIP for the season and has failed to record an out beyond the fourth inning. The Astros have an off day Monday, so they won't have to pick a fifth starter until Friday.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
May 5 - 2:37 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard surrendered four earned runs over four innings Wednesday in the Astros' loss to the Yankees.

Another clunker for the veteran lefty. Bedard has now allowed 24 hits and 17 earned runs in 18 2/3 innings this season for an 0-2 record, 8.20 ERA and 1.93 WHIP. He should not be owned in any fantasy format.
May 1 - 10:44 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard was knocked around for five runs in three-plus innings Friday in a loss to the Red Sox.

Bedard's return to Boston was an ugly one. He gave up eight hits, seven of which were for extra bases. This included three solo home runs. The southpaw has allowed 13 runs in 7 1/3 innings over his last three starts and now owns an ugly 7.98 ERA for the year. He shouldn't be anywhere near your fantasy team and might not have a rotation spot for much longer.
Apr 26 - 11:35 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard lasted just 1/3 of an inning Monday against the Athletics, allowing six runs on two hits and four walks.

He also threw a wild pitch. Bedard walked the first three batters of the game and four of the first five, but it was a three-run homer by Nate Freiman that ultimately knocked him out of the contest. The left-hander lasted just four innings in his first start of the season, though he hadn’t given up any runs over his first two appearances. He’ll try to bounce back this weekend against the Indians.
Apr 16 - 1:40 AM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard was removed after throwing four scoreless innings Tuesday in his start against the Mariners.

The Astros wanted to be careful with Bedard anyway, and because they scored 13 runs in a bunch of long innings early on tonight, they decided to play it safe and take their lefty out of the rout. Unfortunately, it cost Bedard an easy win. That went to Paul Clemens instead, even though Clemens gave up five runs in four innings. MLB rules get awfully silly sometimes.
Apr 10 - 2:09 AM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard will make his first start of the season Tuesday against the Mariners.

Bedard was originally expected to start Saturday against the Athletics, but the Astros have decided to skip him in the rotation. Bud Norris will move up a day in the rotation to start on Saturday while Lucas Harrell will follow him on Sunday.
Related: Lucas Harrell, Bud Norris
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Apr 5 - 5:14 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Athletics.

It's not clear whether it's because of a physical issue or if the Astros want to see more of him in the bullpen after he tossed 3 1/3 innings scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Rangers. The newly-acquired Travis Blackley could be an option to replace him in the rotation.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Apr 5 - 5:04 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard was credited with his first major league save after pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Rangers.

Bedard was terrific in relief, giving up just one hit and walking none. Today's outing was supposed to be a one-time thing -- Bedard is slated to start the fifth game of the season -- but it's worth wondering if the Astros might not be better off leaving him in the pen. It's not like he's going to throw 180 innings anyway, and the team could pluck a rotation candidate like Travis Blackley off the waiver wire this week.
Mar 31 - 11:11 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Astros purchased the contract of LHP Erik Bedard from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Bedard dealt with a glute injury during camp but was unscored upon in his six innings this spring, recording nine strikeouts. He'll be the club's No. 5 starter and is worthy of rostering in AL-only formats.
Mar 31 - 2:40 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard has been named the Astros' fifth starter.

Bedard signed a minor league contract with the 'Stros in late January and pitched his way into a rotation spot this spring. He'll have value in AL-only fantasy leagues.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Mar 25 - 3:59 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Astros

Erik Bedard struck out five in three innings of relief Sunday versus the Blue Jays.

Bedard is working at building back up his pitch count after missing time with a strained glute. He remains likely to open the season in Houston's rotation.
Mar 17 - 3:51 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White