The Yankees “ignored” industry-wide concerns about trade-deadline addition Jake Bird, according to scouts who spoke with one team beat writer. Jake Bird, who was acquired from the Colorado Rockies at the deadline last week, allowed six earned runs over two innings — including two home runs — before being optioned to Triple A on Tuesday.

The New York Yankees thought they significantly upgraded their bullpen at the trade deadline, but that hasn’t been the case

Five days after being acquired to boost their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees are sending Jake Bird to Triple-A.