Bard (anxiety) faced live hitters Tuesday for the first time since landing on the injured list March 30, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bard did not start the season with the Rockies due to anxiety, but he's staying ready on the side and could perhaps feel well enough mentally to be activated before the end of April. Pierce Johnson has been serving as Colorado's primary closer in his absence.