Daniel Bard

Rockies reliever Daniel Bard will miss the next 5-7 weeks following surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee.

Fantasy Impact

It was announced on Tuesday that Bard would miss spring training due to a knee injury and the nature and timetable of the issue has become clear. The right-hander tossed a dynamite 1.79 ERA with 34 saves in 2022 but regressed to a 4.56 ERA with just one save and an unsightly 21.1% BB% across 57 appearances in 2023.

Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard has injured his knee and will miss spring training.

Fantasy Impact

It's an unfortunate setback for a player who spent six years out of the game before returning to prominence. The right-hander posted a tidy 1.79 ERA in 57 appearances in the 2022 season but regressed to a 4.56 ERA and a massive 21.1% BB% in 2023, returning to his early-career control woes.

Daniel Bard (anxiety) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Bard landed on the injured list prior to Opening Day due to anxiety issues. Bard pitched a scoreless inning for the Isotopes Sunday, allowing one hit and registering three strikeouts. The Rockies have turned to Pierce Johnson as their primary closer with Bard on the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect Bard to see the bulk of the save opportunities once he is ready to return.

Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard moved to the main mound at Coors Field and faced live hitters on April 11.

Fantasy Impact

Bard, who hasn't faced live hitters since spring training, was placed on the injured list just before Opening Day to due anxiety issues. Bard was out of the big leagues from 2014-2019 before re-emerging and most recently posting a tidy 1.79 ERA across 57 appearances in 2022, locking up 34 saves in the process.

Daniel Bard was placed on the 15-day IL earlier today, and later he disclosed that he is dealing with intense anxiety.

Fantasy Impact

Bard stated, 'It's a hard thing to admit, but I've been through this before. I have enough going on outside the game to realize what's important.' The reliever dealt with the yips earlier in his career and spent many years out of the majors. Pierce Johnson and Dinelson Lamet will likely get the first crack at being the team's closer in his absence.