Overview

• The Yankees optioned Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he allowed a walk-off three-run homer and posted a 27.00 ERA in three appearances.
• Deadline pickups David Bednar and Camilo Doval have each yielded 6.75 ERAs in their first two outings, compounding late-game instability.
• Closer Devin Williams has blown two straight saves, leading Boone to publicly acknowledge that high-leverage roles may be reassigned.
• New York declined to include prospects George Lombard Jr. or Spencer Jones in talks for Athletics closer Mason Miller to protect its farm system.
• ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Yankees are still targeting another elite relief arm ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.