Rays' Luke Bard: Added to roster and optioned

Bard had his contract selected by the Rays on Wednesday due to him triggering an assignment clause, but he'll remain with Triple-A Durham for the time being, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Bard last pitched in the majors during 2020 with the Angels and has now been added to the 40-man roster by the Rays. He's appeared in nine games for the Bulls this year and has given up five earned runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 8.2 innings.