Yankees option Jake Bird and J.C. Escarra to Triple-A

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Yankees option Jake Bird and J.C. Escarra to Triple-A
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The New York Yankees optioned Jake Bird and J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after losing to the Cincinnati Reds 10-2 on Saturday. Bird pitched in the seventh inning of the game, giving up one hit and recording a 1.33 WHIP over 29 relief appearances this season. Escarra had a pinch-hit single during the ninth inning. Elmer Rodriguez is scheduled to start for the Yankees in the series finale against the Reds on Sunday.

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  • Yankees lost 10-2 to the Reds on Saturday.
  • Jake Bird had a 1.33 WHIP in 29 appearances this season.
  • J.C. Escarra recorded a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning.
  • Elmer Rodriguez is set to start against the Reds on Sunday.
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  • 11:12 PMYahoo SportsYankees option Jake Bird, J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
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The Yankees optioned right-hander Jake Bird and catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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