Yankees add another reliever … and scout loves the pickup
By: Randy Miller | Published: 2025-07-31 20:04:00 | Source: www.nj.com
NEW YORK — During a phone chat with an American League scout on Wednesday, NJ Advance Media asked to name an under-the-radar bullpen arm that could be a good fit for the Yankees.
His response:
Jake Bird.
An hour after acquiring Pirates closer David Bednar on Thursday, the Yankees swung a trade-deadline day deal with the Rockies for Bird, a 6-foot-3 right-hander who has four seasons of team control after 2025.
Bird, 29, has a high 4.73 ERA over 45 outings this season with 62 strikeouts in 53.1 innings, but it was 2.79 until he allowed 13 runs over five innings in his last seven starts since July 7.
“I saw Bird early in the season and he was really, really good,” said the scout, who was granted anonymity because he’s not permitted by his club to comment on opposing players. “What…
