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Yankees fans won't like MLB roster decision amid Ryan Weathers news
TL;DR
The New York Yankees placed Ryan Weathers on the paternity list and called up reliever Jake Bird from Triple-A. Bird has a 7.71 ERA and may not see significant playing time.
Key points
- Yankees placed Ryan Weathers on the paternity list
- Jake Bird called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
- Bird has a 7.71 ERA
- Bird may not see significant playing time
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The New York Yankees made a notable roster move on Wednesday.
Left-hander Ryan Weathers was placed on the paternity list, meaning someone from a Triple-A will replace him on the roster.
The Yankees opted to call up reliever Jake Bird, who was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a bad outing against the Los Angeles Angels on April 13.
Bird's 7.71 ERA is less than pretty, and it skyrocketed after allowing a game-tying three-run home run to Mike Trout. However, the Yankees may not even use Bird during this Major League stint.
MLB allows players one to three days to be away from their club upon the birth of their child. Weathers was not listed as a probable starter in New York's series against the Boston Red Sox, so he should make it back in time for his next start.
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If all goes according to plan, the Yankees will likely send Bird back to Triple-A when Weathers returns. They could also use him in a low-leverage situation to build up his confidence.
Q&A
Why did the Yankees place Ryan Weathers on the paternity list?
Ryan Weathers was placed on the paternity list due to personal reasons related to family.
What is Jake Bird's current ERA and how did it affect his call-up?
Jake Bird has a 7.71 ERA, which is concerning, but he was called up to replace Weathers on the roster.
Will Jake Bird play in the Yankees' upcoming games?
It's uncertain if Jake Bird will see significant playing time during his call-up to the Yankees.
