Bird has some swelling in his right elbow after being hit by a pitch Wednesday and will undergo X-rays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees don't appear to be particularly concerned, as manager Aaron Boone said that Bird could have played through the soreness if not for concerns about the pain affecting his mechanics. The severity of the issue should become clear following the tests.

Bird and fellow first baseman Luke Voit could each open the year on the major-league roster if Aaron Hicks' back injury sends him to the injured list, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees stated earlier in camp that they weren't planning on carrying two first basemen, and Voit's recent track record made him the favorite over Bird. It's not guaranteed that Hicks will need a trip to the injured list, as the outfielder himself said he expects to be good to go, but general manager Brian Cashman wasn't as optimistic. In any case, Hicks' stay is likely to be short if it happens at all, so Bird may only be up for a brief period if he does break camp with the team.

Bird will open the year at Triple-A if he does not beat out Luke Voit for the starting first base job, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees will be operating with a three-man bench, and was explicit about the fact that the team would not carry two first basemen. The expectation is that Voit will open the year as the starting first baseman, meaning Bird, who has three option years remaining, would head to Triple-A.

Bird went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Bird put the Yankees up 4-0 in the first inning with his three-run shot off Michael Fulmer. The 26-year-old is now 3-for-5 with a double and a homer through three games this spring. He'll need to keep it up if he wants to reclaim his starting gig from Luke Voit before the start of the season.

Bird agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Yankees on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from an impressive September, Bird disappointed in 2018, posting a .199/.286/.386 line with 11 homers and 38 RBI in 82 games. The 26-year-old slugger was ultimately supplanted by Luke Voit at first base towards the end of the season, and is on track to open the season as a reserve unless he wins his job back in camp.

Bird is not on the Yankees' roster for the AL Wild Card Game against the Athletics on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rosters are flexible throughout each round of the postseason, so should the Yankees defeat Oakland, Bird may rejoin the active roster for the ALDS versus Boston. Ever since Luke Voit caught fire in late August, he's been the club's primary first baseman, and it comes as no surprise that he will earn the start for Wednesday's elimination game. On the year, Bird has slashed just .199/.286/.386 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI in 82 games.

Bird is out of Friday's starting lineup against Seattle, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird will get the day off with left-hander James Paxton slated to take the hill for the opposition. Luke Voit draws the start at first base and will bat sixth with Bird on the bench.

Bird is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

It's the fourth straight game bird finds himself on the bench as the Tigers' send left-hander Matt Boyd to the mound. Luke Voit earns another start at first base as Bird has started only three of the last 10 games, going 1-for-11. Voit, meanwhile, is slashing .407/.467/.852 since taking the bulk of the starting reps.

Bird is not in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Bird will retreat to the bench with a lefty in Daniel Norris toeing the rubber for the Tigers. He's now started just two of the last seven games, with Luke Voit, who is starting at first base Saturday, starting the other five. Bird owns a lackluster .198/.285/.388 slash line through 75 games this season.

Bird is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird has now started only three of the last nine games as he is slashing .122/.191/.244 over 82 at-bats in August. Luke Voit earns the starting nod at first base and bats fifth.