Jake Bird, newly acquired by the Yankees, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a disappointing stint of less than a week. In two innings, he allowed six earned runs, including a home run that resulted in a loss against the Texas Rangers. Bird's struggles followed a disastrous debut where he gave up four runs to the Marlins. His exit paves the way for Mark Leiter Jr. to return from injury, as the Yankees aim to improve a faltering bullpen under manager Aaron Boone's call for better performance.
Jake Bird did not last a week with the Yankees after giving up six earned runs in two innings, including a game-winning home run.
The Yankees acquired Jake Bird to boost their bullpen, but his performance led to a swift reassignment to Triple-A.
Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the need to improve the bullpen's performance, stating, 'We've got to be able to close out these games.'
Mark Leiter Jr. will replace Jake Bird in the Yankees' roster as part of their efforts to stabilize the struggling bullpen.
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