Apr 12, 2007 5:35 PM EST

Padres catcher Josh Bard was put on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained groin sustained the night before in a 4-0 victory against the Giants.

The Padres purchased the contract of Pete Laforest from Triple-A Portland to take Bard's roster spot. Bard started seven of nine games. His backup is Rob Bowen.

Via AP