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.

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 Yankees announced Tuesday. Righty Mark Leiter Jr. is expected to be activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

The Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, just five days after acquiring him from the Rockies ahead of the Trade Deadline. Bird has allowed seven runs (six earned) in his first two innings with New York,