FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mars graduate David Bednar made the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 26-man roster as a relief pitcher.

The Pirates closed their Grapefruit League season with a 1-1, seven-inning tie Tuesday against Minnesota.

Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the Pirates’ lone run. JT Brubaker allowed one run in five innings.

The Pirates (13-14-2) open the regular season Thursday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.