Getty NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 04: Ali 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. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Jake Bird had been in the middle of his second season with the New York Yankees.
He was most recently with the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A) after getting demoted earlier this month.
Bird is currently 1-1 with a 5.93 ERA in 36 MLB games this year.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on July 19: “•
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