Bednar is included on the Padres' 30-man roster.
Bednar had been on the bubble for a spot on the active roster, and the Padres confirmed his spot with the big-league club Thursday. The right-hander posted a 6.55 ERA and 1.36 ERA over 11 innings in his first major-league stint last season, though five of the eight earned runs he allowed came in his final outing.