Five days after acquiring Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies, the New York Yankees have optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bird has allowed seven runs (six earned) in his first two innings with New York,

The New York Yankees have sent one of their trade deadline additions to the minors. Right-hander Jake Bird, who came over from the Colorado Rockies prior to last Thursday's deadline, was optioned to Triple-A, the Yankees announced Tuesday. Righty Mark Leiter Jr. is expected to be activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

Five days after being acquired to boost their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees are sending Jake Bird to Triple-A.