Overview

• Since the July 31 deadline, Bednar, Doval and Bird have all allowed runs in their Yankees debuts; New York has dropped all four games.
• Five days after the trade, Jake Bird was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following six earned runs in three appearances.
• After another blown save by Devin Williams, Aaron Boone indicated he may remove him from the closer role if high-leverage struggles continue.
• Aaron Judge returned from the injured list as designated hitter but went 0-for-3 in Tuesday’s 2-0 loss at Texas, extending New York’s skid.
• Reports say the Yankees declined to trade prospects George Lombard Jr. or Spencer Jones for Mason Miller and are still seeking another high-end reliever.