Bird is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Bird will give way to Tyler Austin at first base for the second game of Monday's twin bill after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer during the Yankees' Game 1 win. The 25-year-old is now hitting .241/.313/.586 with two homers and four RBI in seven games after missing nearly two months at the start of the season with an ankle injury.

Bird went 2-for-4 with a home run in Monday's loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Bird struck for a solo homer in the seventh inning, but the Astros added to their lead in the eighth to essentially put the game away. Since returning from injury, Bird is 3-for-11 with a home run and two RBI. He figures to continue to settle in at the plate in the second game of the series Tuesday.

Bird will start at first base and bat cleanup Monday against the Astros, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird batted out of the No. 6 and 7 spots in his first two games of the season, but he'll move into the heart of the order with slugger Giancarlo Stanton getting the day off in the series opener. Though Stanton went 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts in the Yankees' series with the Angels over the weekend, it's not expected that he'll be at risk of a move down the order, so look for Bird to drop back to the lower third of the lineup Tuesday.

Bird went 1-for-3 with one RBI in Sunday's win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Bird drove in a run during the third inning after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. He also recorded his first base knock of the season in his second game back from injury. Bird will look to get it going at the plate in his first full series against the Astros starting Monday.

Bird is starting at first base and hitting sixth Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Bird will be sandwiched between Gary Sanchez and Miguel Andujar in his 2018 big-league debut. He went 8-for-29 with a trio of homers and a 10:11 BB:K across 12 minor-league rehab games. Injuries have long been a hindrance to Bird, but he's shown flashes of his talent and will look to prove he can contribute to an already potent Yankees lineup when healthy.

Bird (ankle) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ronald Torreyes was optioned down to create room for Bird on the active roster. The 25-year-old played in 12 rehab games in the minors, going 8-for-39 with three home runs and a 10:11 BB:K. His career has been marred by injuries so far, but Bird has shown flashes at the big-league level (including down the stretch last year) and the team context couldn't be any more favorable.

Bird (ankle) will be activated from the disabled list Saturday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was considered likely but manager Aaron Boone erased any doubt Friday, confirming the plan to activate Bird. While Bird only managed eight hits in 39 at-bats while on a rehab assignment (.205 average), three of those hits left the yard. He should take on a strong-side platoon role with the big club and could hit in the heart of the order right away.

Bird (ankle) will likely be activated for Saturday's game against the Angels, the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird underwent ankle surgery in late March and is still looking to make his 2018 debut for the Yankees. The 25-year-old played in four consecutive games in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this week with no apparent issue. Bird would face right-hander Jaime Barria if he is in the starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday.

Manager Aaron Boone said Bird (ankle) could rejoin the Yankees sometime over the weekend, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bird is inching closer to making his 2018 big-league debut after undergoing ankle surgery in March. The 25-year-old, who recently shifted his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, has appeared in nine rehab games and could be activated from the disabled list as early as Saturday if he gets through a couple more without any setbacks.

Bird's (ankle) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bird has been steadily working up the ladder on his way back to the big leagues, having already played at both High-A and Double-A. He could be just a few days from finally making his season debut. When he returns, he'll take advantage of a hitter-friendly home park and a loaded Yankees lineup, though Tyler Austin's solid performance as a deputy first baseman (.261/.324/.587 with eight homers on the year) could mean he won't be able to jump straight into a full-time starting job.