Bard was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bard tossed four scoreless innings over his last two appearances, but he'll head back to the minors after Jalen Beeks (lower leg) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday. Bard has been effective in the majors this year, posting a 1.93 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 14 innings.