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

The New York Yankees have sent one of their trade deadline additions to the minors. Right-hander Jake Bird, who came over from the Colorado Rockies prior to last Thursday's deadline, was optioned to Triple-A,

The New York Yankees optioned reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A on Tuesday.Bird, who was acquired at last Thursday's trade deadline, allowed six earned runs on four hits (two home runs) with two walks and four strikeouts over two innings (three appearances) after joining the Yankees.