Daniel Bard released by Pittsburgh Pirates, per report

Posted May 14, 2016
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released former Boston Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard, Peter Gammons reported on Twitter. Bard signed a minor league contract with Pittsburgh in January. The 30-year-old, who has experienced control issues since 2012, hasn't pitched in a regular season major league game since 2013. (Mass Live)

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