Jake Bird
RP NYY
Thu 7/31/25 3:49 PM

The Yankees acquired Bird from the Rockies on Thursday in exchange for Roc Riggio and Ben Shields, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bird has had a rough July, allowing 15 runs (14 earned) with a 5:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings. However, he entered the month with a 2.68 ERA and 57:19 K:BB over 47 frames, and the Yankees are betting he'll be closer to the latter version. Bird also comes with team control through the 2028 campaign.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Thu 6/12/25 1:22 PM

Bird struck out five batters over two perfect innings of relief in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Though he has yet to record a save this season, Bird has quietly emerged as an indispensable piece in the Colorado bullpen. He hasn't allowed an earned run in any of his last 10 appearances and has been scored upon just three times in 22 outings dating back to April 15. Over that span, Bird owns a 1.16 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 41:8 K:BB while collecting one win and seven holds in 31 innings. With both Zach Agnos and Seth Halvorsen having faltered in their recent late-inning opportunities, it wouldn't be surprising if Bird was called upon for a save chance in the near future, though the 12-55 Rockies haven't had many leads to protect all season.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Fri 9/20/24 5:28 PM

The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The move corresponds with Colorado placing right-hander Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Bird has appeared in 32 major-league games out of the Rockies' bullpen this season and has registered a 4.95 ERA and 1.79 WHIP across 36.1 innings.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Mon 9/16/24 4:52 PM

The Rockies optioned Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction frees a roster spot for the return of Antonio Senzatela (elbow), who is back from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Monday against the Diamondbacks. Bird holds a 4.95 ERA and ugly 28:25 K:BB over 36.1 frames with the big club in 2024.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Mon 8/26/24 4:12 PM

The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Bird will give the Rockies a fresh arm as they begin a homestand. The 28-year-old has managed a 6.12 ERA and 17:18 K:BB across 25 frames in the majors this season.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Sat 8/3/24 4:52 PM

The Rockies optioned Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Bird has struggled to find his footing in the majors this season, accumulating a 6.12 ERA and 1.84 WHIP over 25 innings out of the bullpen. He'll head back to Triple-A in order to right the ship, and his roster spot will be given to Tanner Gordon, who will start Saturday's game versus San Diego.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Sat 7/27/24 5:28 PM

The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bird will take Nick Mears' spot on the active roster Saturday after Mears was traded to Milwaukee for a pair of minor-league pitchers. Bird has appeared in 22 games for the Rockies this season, posting a 6.26 ERA and 16:18 K:BB across 23 innings.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Wed 7/10/24 6:47 PM

The Rockies reinstated Bird (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
EDGE Analysis
Bird has been on the injured list since June 26 due to a right groin strain. He's since thrown one rehab inning in Triple-A, surrendering three hits but allowing none to score, and he'll remain with the Isotopes now that he's fully recovered. The 28-year-old righty owns a 6.26 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 23 MLB innings, so he'll likely need to show consistent success in the minors before he's invited back into the Rockies' bullpen.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Wed 7/10/24 9:24 AM

Bird (groin) was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
Bird has been out since late June with a groin strain, but he resumed throwing a few days ago and is now ready to test things out in a game setting. The reliever shouldn't need many rehab appearances since he hasn't missed much time, but with the All-Star break looming the Rockies could choose to hold him out until the second half.

Jake Bird
RP NYY
Sun 7/7/24 1:20 AM

Bird (groin) resumed throwing Friday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bird has been shut down since June 23 with Friday marking his first known progress since being placed on the injured list. Manager Bud Black noted that Bird is close to returning to the mound, but did not provide a timeline for him to be activated from the injured list.