Yankees Option Jake Bird to Triple-A After Struggling Appearances

Jake Bird, a recent trade deadline acquisition by the Yankees from the Colorado Rockies, has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after struggling in his first three appearances. In just two innings of work, he allowed seven runs, including a grand slam and a walk-off three-run homer. This demotion is considered a move to get the right-hander, who is under team control through 2028, back on track.