On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees will be back at Fenway Park for the second game of their series with the Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees are coming off a 4-0 win on Tuesday.
Giancarlo Stanton led the way with one home run and three RBI’s.
Yankees Announce New Roster Move
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning on Opening Day at Oracle Park on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Before Wednesday’s game, the Yankees announced that they had made a new roster move.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Placed LHP Ryan Weathers on the paternity list. • Recalled RHP Jake Bird (#59) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Bird’s Career
GettyJake Bird #59 of the New York Yankees throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 10, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Bird spent the first three and a half seasons of his career playing for the Colorado Rockies.
He is in his second year on the Yankees (after a trade last season).
This year, Bird has gone 1-1 with a 7.71 ERA in eight games.
The Yankees wrote (on July 31, 2025): “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league infielder Roc Riggio and left-handed pitcher Ben Shields.”
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated OF Bryan de
Weathers’ Career
GettyPitcher Ryan Weathers #40 of the New York Yankees is taken out of the game by manager Aaron Boone #17 in the third inning against the Washington Nationals during a Grapefruit League spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 25, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Weathers is in his first season with the Yankees after spending five years with the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins.
This season, he has gone 1-2 with a 3.18 ERA in five games.
The Yankees wrote (on January 13, 2026): “The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league outfielders Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones, and minor league infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees heads to the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals during their game at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees come into Wednesday as the first-place team in the American League East with a 14-9 record in 23 games.
They are 6-4 in the ten games they have played on the road away from the Bronx.
Following two more games against the Red Sox, the Yankees will visit the Houston Astros on Friday night in Texas.
New York Yankees Announce New Roster Move Before Red Sox Game