The New York Yankees are loading up on the bullpen, reportedly adding another reliever in a trade with the Colorado Rockies.
So much for the idea that the New York Yankees would stand pat or even sell at the MLB trade deadline.
Brian Cashman was among the busiest executives ahead of the Thursday 6 p.m. ET deadline, and just adding veteran David Bednar apparently wasn’t enough. According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, New York swung another deal before the buzzer, landing relief pitcher Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies.
The Yankees sent two minor leaguers — second baseman Roc Riggio and pitcher Ben Shields — to Colorado, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Bird might not be a household name, but he’s put together a decent season in Colorado.
