On Sunday evening, the New York Yankees will complete their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.
They will look to avoid a sweep after losing each of the first two games.
New York Yankees Demote 5-Year MLB Player
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees pitches during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
After the first game of the day, the Yankees announced the news that they have sent Jake Bird to Triple-A.
Bird let up five earned runs in Sunday’s loss.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Prior to Game 2 of today’s doubleheader, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Appointed RHP Elmer Rodríguez (#71) as their “27th Man”. • Recalled RHP Kervin Castro (#74) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. • Optioned RHP Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Bird is in the middle of his second season with the Yankees.
Right now, he is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 35 games.
Before the Yankees, Bird had spent part of four years with the Colorado Rockies.
Social Media On Bird
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning on Opening Day at Oracle Park on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Here’s what people were saying about Bird on Sunday:
Ryan Garcia: “Do you guys remember when the Yankees could choose between Jake Bird or Yovanny Cruz 3 weeks ago and they willingly decided on Bird. That was funny.”
@TalkinYanks: “Shohei Ohtani with another RBI to make it 7-1 as the Dodgers are pummeling Jake Bird”
GettyAli Sanchez #39 of the New York Yankees speaks with Jake Bird #59 during the fifth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
@BobbyMilone29: “Will Cashman admit he made a mistake in trading for Jake Bird… Like how can Jake Bird be on the roster tomorrow over guys in the minors like Bradley Hanner Yovanny Cruz and Ben Grable You would think the Yankee FO is embarrassed throwing Bird out there, but they are not, they are never wrong”
@YankeeSource: “Yovanny Cruz is working on a splitter in the minors while Jake Bird and Camilo Doval are working on bringing their ERA below 5.”
Yankees Ahead Of Sunday’s Second Game
The Yankees are still just 2.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first in the American League East.
They have gone 54-44 in 98 games (and are 5-5 over their last ten).
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