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Rockies Closer Daniel Bard Starting Season on Injured List to Address Anxiety

The Colorado Rockies will be without closer Daniel Bard, as he will start the 2023 season on the injured list to address his anxiety.

According to Danielle Allentuck of The Gazette, Bard has "decided to be open and honest about what he's going through instead of trying to hide it." She also noted that he "had the yips earlier in his career," which partially led to him being out of the majors for seven years.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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