Optioned to Triple-A Following Struggles in Yankees' Walk-Off Win

The New York Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday's 11-10 win over the Angels. While Bird began the season with four straight scoreless appearances, he struggled in his recent outing, notably allowing a three-run home run to Mike Trout. Bird, who was acquired from Colorado prior to last year's trade deadline, returns to the minors to provide organizational depth as the Yankees continue to shuffle their roster for the 2026 campaign.