Jake Bird

Jake Bird and the New York Yankees have avoided arbitration with Bird set to make $975K in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Bird was traded to the Yankees from Colorado prior to last year's deadline and the righthander pitched just two innings for New York, allowing six earned runs, before being demoted to Triple-A. Bird has a career ERA of 4.76 in 232.1 innings at the major league level. He will be given a chance to reclaim a bullpen spot in New York with a good spring.

The Yankees optioned RHP Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact

Since being acquired by the Yankees, Bird has allowed seven runs (six earned) in two innings across three appearances. He should be called back up later in the season.

The Yankees added Jake Bird to their active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Bird was one of several players the Yankees traded for on Thursday. It remains unclear where he'll fit into their bullpen.

The Rockies are trading reliever Jake Bird to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees continue to bolster their bullpen after already trading for David Bednar. He will add another middle relief option in their bullpen.

Jake Bird could draw some interest at the trade deadline this year.

Fantasy Impact

Bird has posted a 2.23 ERA with 54 strikeouts over 40 1/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Rockies this season. He could bring Colorado a strong return for a reliever.