On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Bédard to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
He was their 2012 Opening Day Starter.

Bedard had 7 wins, 14 losses and an ERA of 5.02 in 24 starts, and was released on August 28.
On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Bédard to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. He was their 2012 Opening Day Starter.
Bedard had 7 wins, 14 losses and an ERA of 5.02 in 24 starts, and was released on August 28.
Érik Bédard