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Yankees Option Jake Bird After Troubling Outing Against Angels

4/14/2026

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The New York Yankees optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he allowed a three-run homer to Mike Trout in an 11-10 win over the Angels.
Bird had a promising start this season before struggling in outings, including an April 5 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Bird made good pitches but could not finish at-bats, and Anthony Volpe will begin a rehab assignment this week.

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The New York Yankees optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he allowed a three-run homer to Mike Trout in an 11-10 win over the Angels.
Bird had a promising start this season before struggling in outings, including an April 5 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Bird made good pitches but could not finish at-bats, and Anthony Volpe will begin a rehab assignment this week.