The need for a fresh bullpen arm outweighed the desire to keep a promising one, as right-hander Eduardo Paredes was recalled from triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday and Luke Bard, who was selected from Minnesota in the Rule 5 draft last winter, was designated for assignment.
"It stinks because this is a good group of guys, and I've enjoyed it here," Bard said as he packed his bags Saturday afternoon. "Unfortunately, it's pro sports, and this is part of it. I'm thankful for the opportunity, and we'll see what's next."
"Yeah, I had to get up quick, but that's no excuse," said Bard, who had a 5.