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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the New York Yankees played the second game of their series with the Cincinnati Reds (in the Bronx).
They lost by a score of 10-2.
After the game, the Yankees announced that they had optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A.
Via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com: “Jake Bird has been optioned to Triple-A.”
Jake Bird has been optioned to Triple-A.
Bird has gone 1-1 with a 4.88 ERA in 29 games this season.
Social Media Reacts To Bird News
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees celebrates after getting the final out of the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 04, 2026 in New York City, New York.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@yankeesondeck_: “Finally. Thank you. Let’s win a series tomorrow with Elmer making the spot start. Yankees wanna give more rest to their starters (which is totally fine)”
@Michael_Fabiano: “Long overdue.”
@nelson1193: “About time! Keep him down there”
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 02, 2026 in New York City.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar