It has been a long and disappointing season for the Colorado Rockies, and after the trade deadline, they likely won’t be much better on the field. As expected,

Hours before the 2025 MLB trade deadline at 4 p.m. Thursday, the Rockies reportedly made another deal with the New York Yankees, sending reliever Jake Bird to the Bronx. The trade came just six days after the Rockies sent third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Yankees in exchange for two minor-league pitchers.

Not even an hour after the Yankees acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, the club traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird in exchange for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-handed starter Ben Shields,