Daniel Bard ready to reclaim closer role as Colorado Rockies put together 28-man roster

Posted Apr 6, 2022
Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard was ready for a chance to reclaim the closer role long before arriving. While manager Bud Black declined to announce a closer, Bard’s performance in Spring Training and his familiarity in the role points to him receiving the opportunity to protect ninth-inning leads when the season begins Friday against the Dodgers. (MLB.com)

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