Yankees recall Jake Bird, David Bednar placed on paternity list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The New York Yankees recalled pitcher Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 29, 2026, after placing closer David Bednar on the paternity list. Bednar, who has a 3.09 ERA and 16 saves this season, will miss several days. The Yankees are set to begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at home shortly after this roster change.
- •Jake Bird returns after a brief stint in Triple-A.
- •David Bednar has a 3.09 ERA and 16 saves in 2026.
- •The Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in a home series starting today.
- •Fernando Cruz and Brent Headrick may fill in for Bednar.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees recall Jake Bird, place David Bednar on paternity list
"The Bombers will be without their closer for a few days as Bird gets another shot.
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