Bird was placed on the disabled list with a bruised right ankle.

EDGE Analysis

It's unknown how long Bird has been dealing with the injury, but it's possible that the ailment could have contributed to his recent troubles at the plate. Over the last seven games, Bird had gone just 1-for-15 (.067), which brought his line down to .100/.250/.200 for the season. In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled Rob Refsnyder from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. With Bird on the disabled list, look for Chris Carter to see more time at first base.

Bird is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Bird slashing an ugly .107/.254/.214 on the season, the Yankees will continue to protect him from further ruining his batting line by holding him out against left-handed starting pitcher. He'll give way to Chris Carter at first base Sunday while the Yankees take on Orioles southpaw Wade Miley.

Bird is not in the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going 1-for-3 with a walk and one RBI Wednesday, Bird will head to the bench as the Red Sox deploy lefty-throwing Chris Sale. Chris Carter will take over at first for the game, though Bird should be back on the lineup card for the series opener against the Orioles on Friday.

Bird went 1-for-3 with one RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Every hit seems like it snaps another drought at the plate for the 24-year-old, as he was 0-for-11 in the last three games coming into Wednesday and has seen his average slump down to .118. The pair of strikeouts brings his total up to 19 in just 51 at-bats, but he had been showing more plate discipline of late with just three punchouts in the previous five games. Bird will continue to get a long leash as the starting first baseman, but eventually he'll have to start producing.

Bird is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite coming off a monster game against the Cardinals, where he went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI, Bird will take a seat in favor of Aaron Hicks as southpaw Derek Holland toes the rubber for the White Sox. The 24-year-old should return to the lineup card with a righty taking the mound Tuesday.

Bird went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI during Sunday's win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Bird put the league and fantasy owners on notice this spring with a monster March, but he entered Sunday with a 1-for-26 start to the campaign, and an ankle injury and the flu also cost him four games. He's still largely unproven with just 212 career plate appearances, but Bird's flashed huge upside during that span. The 24-year-old first baseman should have a long leash to work his way back into the heart of the order, too.

Bird (illness) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Rays, batting sixth and playing first base.

EDGE Analysis

Bird sat out the past few games while feeling under the weather, but as his availability off the bench Wednesday indicated, he seems to be feeling much better Thursday. He'll slide down in the order a bit after getting off to a sluggish start, however, so he may accumulate fewer RBI opportunities if this positioning sticks.

Bird (ankle, illness) will be available off the bench Wednesday, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a frustrating start for Bird, who went 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts before suffering a bruised right ankle. Just as he seemed to be turning the page on the ankle issue, he came down with flu-like symptoms, but Bird's availability off the bench Wednesday suggests a return to the starting lineup is imminent.

Bird (ankle, illness) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was some hope that Bird would be ready to go following Tuesday's off day, but the 24-year-old will remain out for a fourth straight game. Chris Carter will get the start at first base against lefty Blake Snell in Bird's absence. It seems he's still not back to full strength after battling flu-like symptoms in recent days, but fortunately, Bird is said to be healed from the bruised right ankle he dealt with over the weekend. He remains day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series finale.

Bird (ankle, illness) is out of the lineup Monday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees indicated that Bird is over the bruised right ankle that forced him out of the lineup the last two days, but he's still recovering from flu-like symptoms that first surfaced Saturday night, so manager Joe Girardi will give the prized young power hitter some extra time to rest up. The Yankees have a scheduled off day Tuesday before resuming their series with the Rays on Wednesday, so the four consecutive days off should be enough for Bird to get back to full strength. Chris Carter, who will start at first base and bat in the cleanup spot Monday, will presumably head back to the bench in the likely event Bird is ready to go Wednesday.