This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rockies as Rockies Capitalized on Trading Jake Bird to Yankees Despite Some Red Flags. One of the most popular Colorado Rockies players ahead of the MLB trade deadline on the rumor mill was relief pitcher Jake Bird.

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 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.