Yankees Acquire Reliever Jake Bird from Colorado Rockies

The New York Yankees have acquired right-handed reliever Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies, further bolstering their bullpen. In exchange, the Rockies will receive Yankees prospects Roc Riggio, a second baseman ranked No. 10 in the Yankees' system, and left-handed pitcher Ben Shields, ranked No. 28. Bird, 29, is in his fourth professional season and will remain under club control through the 2028 season.