Luke Bard

ACL Dodgers·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBLos Angeles Dodgers

Pos: Catcher

B/T: R / R

Born: May 19, 2004 (22)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 190 lbs

From: Cleveland, OH

Drafted: 2026

Luke Bard

ACL Dodgers BBRef

RSFree agentFLBLos Angeles Dodgers

Position: Catcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: May 19, 2004 (22)

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 190 lbs

From: Cleveland, OH

Drafted: 2026

Bard was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

3/25/23Rotowire

Bard was given a chance to win a spot in the Toronto bullpen after signing as a non-roster invitee back in February. The right-hander struggled in his exhibition appearances, however, with a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in six innings of work in the Grapefruit League. Assuming he stays on the roster, Bard will head to Triple-A Buffalo to provide organizational pitching depth in 2023.

Bard signed a minor-league contract Saturday with the Blue Jays and has been invited to major-league spring training.

2/11/23Rotowire

Bard made only nine big-league appearances last season between the Rays and Yankees, though he did record a 1.80 ERA across 15 innings. Staying in the AL East, the 32-year-old right-hander will look to claim a spot in the Jays' Opening Day bullpen.

Bard elected free agency Monday.

10/26/22Rotowire

Bard will assess his options on the open market before deciding his next step, but if he elects to remain in affiliated ball heading into 2023, he may have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency. The 31-year-old made nine relief appearances in the majors between the Yankees and Rays in 2022, logging a 1.80 ERA and 0.93 WHIP but an unremarkable 8:7 K:BB in 15 innings.

Bard cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

9/10/22Rotowire

Bard was cast off the Yankees' 40-man roster Wednesday but will remain in the organization with the Triple-A club. Over 24 appearances (one start) at the Triple-A level this year, he's posted a 4.78 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 32 innings.

The Yankees designated Bard for assignment Wednesday.

9/7/22Rotowire

New York optioned Bard to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last week, and now he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster entirely with the Yankees looking to clear a spot for first baseman Ronald Guzman, who is expected to be called up from Triple-A on Wednesday. After joining the organization on a waiver claim Aug. 5, Bard appeared in just one game out of the big-league bullpen before he was sent back to the minors.

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Luke Bard

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Bard was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Bard signed a minor-league contract Saturday with the Blue Jays and has been invited to major-league spring training.

Bard elected free agency Monday.

Bard cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

The Yankees designated Bard for assignment Wednesday.