As the 2023 regular season kicked off on Thursday, the Rockies made a late roster move by placing closer Daniel Bard on the injured list with anxiety issues.
Bard told reporters before Colorado’s game against the Padres that he was grateful for the organization’s understanding of his situation and that he needed to prioritize his mental health over baseball.
“It’s a hard thing to admit. But I’ve been through this before,” Bard said, per Danielle Allentuck of The Gazette. “I have enough going on outside the game to realize what’s important … I’m extremely grateful to be in an organization that understands these things and is accepting.”
