Jorge Montanez breaks down the first week of saves across baseball with updated closer rankings and stash candidates.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have demoted two-time All-Star closer David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis, the team announced Tuesday. The move opens a roster spot for right-hander Thomas Harrington, who will start Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

His demotion on Tuesday should be a cautionary tale — in a couple of different ways — for teams when it comes to dealing with relief pitchers and high-end closers.