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Daniel Bard Eyes Comeback After Elbow Surgery Setback

1/16/2025

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Daniel Bard, the 39-year-old free-agent reliever, is gearing up for a comeback after elbow surgery sidelined him for the entire 2024 season. With plans to start throwing off a mound in early February, Bard is determined to reclaim his impressive 1.79 ERA from 2022 and hopes to secure a team by April. His journey back to the mound is filled with anticipation and uncertainty.

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Story summary

Daniel Bard, the 39-year-old free-agent reliever, is gearing up for a comeback after elbow surgery sidelined him for the entire 2024 season. With plans to start throwing off a mound in early February, Bard is determined to reclaim his impressive 1.79 ERA from 2022 and hopes to secure a team by April. His journey back to the mound is filled with anticipation and uncertainty.