Manager Bud Black said after Friday's win over the Dodgers that Bard is no longer the Rockies' closer, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander pitched the eighth inning Friday while Carlos Estevez picked up the save, and the skipper confirmed the role change after the contest. Bard delivered a scoreless frame as a setup man to earn a hold, but he surrendered eight earned runs and had two blown saves over his previous five appearances to lose the job. He could end up receiving another look in the ninth inning if he can get back on track, but for now it appears Estevez will be the top option for saves in Colorado.

Bard (7-6) gave up a two-run homer and recorded one strikeout in Monday's loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bard entered a 4-4 game in the ninth inning and gave up a walkoff shot to Rafael Ortega, giving him his sixth loss of the year. He's allowed five runs over his last 3.1 innings, raising his season ERA to 4.68. It was Bard's first loss since July 6 and he's still 20-for-27 in save chances on the year.

Bard (6-5) allowed three runs on three hits over one inning Monday, striking out one and earning a win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Bard allowed a pair of singles to start the ninth inning and, after retiring the next two batters, served up a game-tying, three-run blast to Trent Grisham. He had converted his last four save opportunities but fell to 19-for-26 after Monday's mishap. On the bright side, he was granted the win after C.J. Cron walked it off in the bottom of the ninth. Bard's ERA is up to 4.53 alongside a 61:21 K:BB through 47.2 innings.

Bard fired a scoreless ninth inning on one hit while striking out two to earn the save in the win over the Giants on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bard struck out Wilmer Flores to end the game Saturday. He has converted four straight save opportunities and hasn't allowed a run over his last five appearances. On the season, he has a 4.05 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 60 strikeouts in 46.2 innings. With his 19 saves, he is in the top 10 in the National League.

Bard earned the save over the Marlins on Saturday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

With the Rockies ahead by three runs in the ninth inning, the team turned to Bard to close things out against Miami. The right-hander allowed a one-out single but nothing else en route to his 18th save. Bard has had some struggles this season but has held on to the closer job by successfully converting 18 of 24 save opportunities and posting a 58:21 K:BB along with a 4.14 ERA over 45.2 innings. He's blown only one save over his past nine chances dating back to June 28.

Bard did not allow a baserunner and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bard was tasked with protecting a one-run lead, and he retired Sergio Alcantara, Danny Duffy and Rafael Ortega in order to record his 15th save. Bard appears to be returning to form after allowing five earned runs across three innings in three appearances between July 23 and July 31. However, he now has two consecutive scoreless appearances. For the season, Bard has a 4.23 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 44.2 innings.

Bard pitched the ninth inning of Saturday's 5-3 win against San Diego, allowing one run on two hits.

EDGE Analysis

Bard entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and surrendered a leadoff double to Jurickson Profar, who eventually came around to score, but was able to secure the victory. The 36-year-old hasn't quite lived up to his 2020 comeback with a high 4.43 ERA though he has 16 saves, ranking 16th in baseball.

Bard (5-5) blew a save chance Friday but ended up earning the win after allowing a run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over an inning against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Bard entered in the ninth trying to protect a one-run lead but allowed two singles and a walk to load the bases before he walked Justin Turner to knot the game up. He would then go on to strike out the next three batters to get out of the jam and extend the game. The Rockies went on to score three runs in the 10th, giving Bard his fifth win of the year. The 36-year-old owns a 3.98 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 53:20 K:BB and has 15 saves over 40.2 innings this year.

Bard struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 15th save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

The flamethrowing right-hander is a perfect 4-for-4 on save chances in July, and Bard has only been scored upon once in his last nine appearances. On the season, the 36-year-old sports a 3.86 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 50:18 K:BB through 39.2 innings.

Bard locked down Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Padres, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth.

EDGE Analysis

Bard has now saved back-to-back Colorado wins against San Diego as he navigated some of the Padres' big bats to record the save on Sunday. He concludes the season's first half with a 4.04 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 49:19 K:BB ratio and 14 saves in 19 opportunities.