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TL;DR
The New York Yankees are adjusting their roster after losing two series in a row, demoting Jake Bird and bringing up Angel Chivilli to strengthen their bullpen.
Key points
- Yankees are adjusting their roster.
- Team lost two series in a row.
- Jake Bird was demoted.
- Angel Chivilli was brought up to the roster.
- Yerry De los Santos was also demoted.
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The New York Yankees have been doing some roster shuffling as they look to reclaim the top spot in the division.
The team has endured a bit of a rough patch, losing two series in a row, as it tries to assemble the right bullpen. Recently, that meant demoting Jake Bird and bringing up Yerry De los Santos, though De los Santos was then demoted later in the same day in favor of Angel Chivilli.
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Q&A
Why did the Yankees demote Jake Bird?
The Yankees demoted Jake Bird as part of their efforts to improve their struggling bullpen after losing two consecutive series.
Who is Angel Chivilli and why was he brought up by the Yankees?
Angel Chivilli was brought up by the Yankees to reinforce their bullpen amid ongoing roster adjustments following recent losses.
What challenges are the Yankees facing this season?
The Yankees are facing challenges in their bullpen performance, which has contributed to their recent series losses.
