Rockies' Daniel Bard's Epic Career Halt for Surgery!

Rockies Pitcher Sidelined: Daniel Bard's Unexpected Twist

Rockies' bullpen takes a big hit! Daniel Bard, the veteran Rockies' right-hander, has succumbed to a flexor tendon injury in his pitching arm, requiring him to miss the entire season. A devastating blow for the comeback king who will now face a major decision about his future in the game.

"I'll rehab from the surgery before deciding next year whether to keep up my playing career," Bard stated to the Colorado beat, leaving fans guessing about his return (via Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post).

From a Shaky History to a $19MM Deal: Bard's Rocky Road

The journey's been anything but smooth for Bard. After a hiatus and battling control issues, he secured a lucrative $19MM extension, raising many eyebrows given his past inconsistency. Bard bounced back from the 'yips' that once sent him away from the limelight, only to have his control problems revisit last year, resulting in a worrisome 21.1% walk rate.

Last year, the figures were grim, with his ERA inflating to 4.56. The inaugural half of his deal was not what the Rockies expected. Now, as he gets sidelined, the chatter is all about what this means to the Rockies' plans and Bard's legacy.