
Daniel Bard
39-Year-Old
Free Agent

2025 Stats
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Rest of Season

Auditions for teams
Bard (elbow) threw in front of representatives for approximately 10 MLB teams in a showcase event last week, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The flexor tendon surgery Bard required in April 2024 looked to be a potential career-ending procedure, but the 39-year-old has apparently made a full recovery and is hoping to continue playing in 2025. According to Bradford, teams in the AL West and NL West in particular have expressed the most interest in Bard, who turned in a 4.56 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 47:49 K:BB in 49.1 innings during his final season with the Rockies in 2023. Bard saved at least 20 games in the two seasons prior to that, but coming a major elbow surgery, he's unlikely to garner serious consideration for closing duties no matter where he signs. In fact, Bard may have to settle for a minor-league deal and pitch effectively at the Triple-A level before getting another look in the majors.
The flexor tendon surgery Bard required in April 2024 looked to be a potential career-ending procedure, but the 39-year-old has apparently made a full recovery and is hoping to continue playing in 2025. According to Bradford, teams in the AL West and NL West in particular have expressed the most interest in Bard, who turned in a 4.56 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 47:49 K:BB in 49.1 innings during his final season with the Rockies in 2023. Bard saved at least 20 games in the two seasons prior to that, but coming a major elbow surgery, he's unlikely to garner serious consideration for closing duties no matter where he signs. In fact, Bard may have to settle for a minor-league deal and pitch effectively at the Triple-A level before getting another look in the majors.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-7%
BAA vs LHP
2025
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BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
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Since 2023vs Left | .196 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 2 |
Since 2023vs Right | .211 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 3 |
2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023vs Left | .196 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 2 |
2023vs Right | .211 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 3 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-65%
ERA on Road
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ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
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Since 2023Home | 6.94 | 2.01 | 23.1 | 9.3 | 10.4 |
Since 2023Away | 2.42 | 1.42 | 26.0 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023Home | 6.94 | 2.01 | 23.1 | 9.3 | 10.4 |
2023Away | 2.42 | 1.42 | 26.0 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
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Bard was set to open 2023 as the Rockies' closer after racking up 54 saves between 2021-2022 and signing a two-year extension with the club. Unfortunately, the veteran struggled with anxiety last spring, which led to poor command during Cactus League play and the World Baseball Classic. The 37-year-old, who notably battled the "yips" in his late-20's and early-30's that kept him out of the majors for six seasons, opened the campaign on the injured list. Upon his return in late-April, Bard's command was still spotty, but he permitted just one earned run over his first 16.1 innings despite walking 13 during that span. The right-hander's control issues eventually caught up with him, finishing the year with a 47:49 K:BB ratio over 49.1 innings for a negative 0.9 K-BB percentage. Bard's 1.70 WHIP was 2nd-worst among qualified relievers, so he'll have an uphill battle to climb to be trusted in high-leverage again.
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Nearing mound work
Bard (elbow) plans to start throwing off a mound in early February and hopes to be ready to pitch in games early in the season, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
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Plotting return in 2025
Bard (elbow) has rejoined the team and will continue to conduct his rehab program in Denver when the Rockies have homestands, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
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Moved to 60-day IL
The Rockies transferred Bard (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
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Will miss rest of season
Bard (knee) will undergo right flexor tendon surgery and miss the rest of the 2024 season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
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Opens season on IL
The Rockies placed Bard (knee) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
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Drawing significant interest
According to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, Bard is drawing significant interest after his throwing showcase last week, with some contending teams on the West Coast particularly intrigued.
ANALYSIS
Bradford didn't name any teams specifically, but the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Mariners would seem to fit the bill. Bard missed all of last season while recovering from elbow surgery and had a 4.56 ERA in 50 appearances with Colorado in 2023. The 39-year-old was dominant in 2022, however, recording a 1.79 ERA while going 34-for-37 in save chances for the Rockies.
Bradford didn't name any teams specifically, but the Dodgers, Padres, Giants and Mariners would seem to fit the bill. Bard missed all of last season while recovering from elbow surgery and had a 4.56 ERA in 50 appearances with Colorado in 2023. The 39-year-old was dominant in 2022, however, recording a 1.79 ERA while going 34-for-37 in save chances for the Rockies.