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Daniel Bard rejoins Rockies after IL stint for anxiety

The Colorado Rockies have activated closer Daniel Bard after the right-hander started the season on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety.

Bard said last month that he was stepping away to "work through things," adding that he was grateful to the Rockies for being understanding and accepting of his situation.

He told reporters last week that he hoped his situation would help normalize the topic.

"I think it's just enough guys being willing to admit either they're going through something currently or they come out and say, 'Yeah, I went through this in the past and I grinded through it and I probably should have taken a little bit of time off,'" Bard said.