Bard was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
The right-hander was sent down by Tampa Bay on Tuesday but will rejoin the active roster two days later after Shane Baz (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Bard has served as a multi-inning relief option for the Rays this year and has posted a 1.00 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in nine innings over five appearances. The right-hander hasn't pitched since Monday, so he could be an option to cover multiple innings Friday against the Orioles since Baz won't be able to make his scheduled start.