Daniel Bard Stats

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Daniel Bard picked up a save on Thursday when he struck out one over 2/3 of an inning in a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks. This was a 7-0 ball game heading into the ninth inning before Carlos Estevez kept the door open for the D-backs. He allowed a double, a home run, and a pair of walks while only recording one out, which prompted Bud Black to send in Bard to finish off the game. He only recorded two outs, one of which was a strikeout, but because there were two runners aboard it was technically a save situation. The 35-year-old virtually has no competition as the closer for the Rockies and is a perfect 2-for-2 on save opportunities this season. He's worth rostering everywhere for as long as the job is his.

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Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard picked up his first save of the season on Thursday when he struck out two while hitting a batter and issuing a walk over a scoreless ninth inning in an 8-5 win over the Dodgers. Bard immediately got into trouble upon entering the game when he allowed a leadoff triple to Max Muncy. He then walked Chris Taylor before striking out Edwin Rios. He subsequently hit Will Smith with a pitch to load up the bases. Bard was able to settle down after that as he struck out Matt Beaty and got Mookie Betts to line out to end the game and pick up his first save of the season. It was shaky but his box score didn't look too bad at the end of the day. The 35-year-old RHP put together a solid 2020 with Colorado when he became their everyday closer. He notched six saves with a 3.65 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 27:10 K/BB ratio. Thursday was a little rocky for both the Rockies and fantasy managers alike so hopefully Bard buttons things up in his next save opportunity.

8 days ago

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard has been named the team's closer, according to manager Bud Black. Nick Groke of The Athletic said that the 35-year-old right-hander will be used as the team's primary ninth-inning man "at least to start the season." Fellow reliever Scott Oberg, who was a dark horse candidate to win the job, only made his Cactus League debut on Friday as he's working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. Relievers Carlos Estevez and Mychal Givens have both struggled this spring as well. So this move doesn't really come as a surprise. Bard had a resurgent 2020 for Colorado, operating as the team's closer over the final month and a half of the season. He finished the year with a 4-2 record, 3.65 ERA, 1.297 WHIP, 27:10 K/BB ratio, and six saves over 24 2/3 innings. Bard hadn't pitched in the majors since 2013 and won the NL Comeback Player of the Year award after the season. This official designation should move him up draft boards in standard mixed leagues but there tends to be a lot of turnover at the closer position so bear that in mind.

28 days ago