JAKE BIRD NEWS

Back with big club The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with Colorado placing right-hander Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Bird has appeared in 32 major-league games out of the Rockies' bullpen this season and has registered a 4.95 ERA and 1.79 WHIP across 36.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Rockies optioned Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact The transaction frees a roster spot for the return of Antonio Senzatela (elbow), who is back from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Monday. Bird holds a 4.95 ERA and ugly 28:25 K:BB over 36.1 frames with the big club in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact Bird will give the Rockies a fresh arm as they begin a homestand. The 28-year-old has managed just a 6.12 ERA and 17:18 K:BB across 25 frames in the majors this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies send down RHP Jake Bird, recall RHP Tanner Gordon The Colorado Rockies optioned right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday and recalled right-hander Tanner Gordon.In addition...

AUGUST 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sent back to minors The Rockies optioned Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Impact Bird has struggled to find his footing in the majors this season, accumulating a 6.12 ERA and 1.84 WHIP over 25 innings out of the bullpen. He'll head back to Triple-A in order to right the ship, and his roster spot will be given to Tanner Gordon, who will start Saturday's game versus San Diego.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Called up The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird will take Nick Mears' spot on the active roster Saturday after Mears was traded to Milwaukee for a pair of minor-league pitchers. Bird has appeared in 22 games for the Rockies this season, posting a 6.26 ERA and a 16:18 K:BB across 23.0 innings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Called up The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird will take Nick Mears' spot on the active roster Saturday after Mears was traded to Milwaukee for a pair of minor-league pitchers. Bird has appeared in 22 games for the Rockies this season, posting a 6.26 ERA and 16:18 K:BB across 23 innings.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Rockies reinstated Bird (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Impact Bird has been on the injured list since June 26 due to a right groin strain. He's since thrown one rehab inning in Triple-A, surrendering three hits but allowing none to score, and he'll remain with the Isotopes now that he's fully recovered. The 28-year-old righty owns a 6.26 ERA and 1.87 WHIP in 23 MLB innings, so he'll likely need to show consistent success in the minors before he's invited back into the Rockies' bullpen.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Bird (groin) was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Bird has been out since late June with a groin strain, but he resumed throwing a few days ago and is now ready to test things out in a game setting. The reliever shouldn't need many rehab appearances since he hasn't missed much time, but with the All-Star break looming the Rockies could choose to hold him out until the second half.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Bird (groin) resumed throwing Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird has been shut down since June 23 with Friday marking his first known progress since being placed on the injured list. Manager Bud Black noted that Bird is close to returning to the mound, but did not provide a timeline for him to be activated from the injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Bird (groin) resumed throwing Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird had been shut down since June 23, with Friday marking his first known progress since being placed on the injured list. Manager Bud Black noted that Bird is close to returning to the mound, but he did not provide a timeline for Bird to be activated from the injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down with groin strain The Rockies placed Bird on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain.

Impact Bird sustained the injury in his most recent relief appearance in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Nationals and won't be eligible to return from the IL until July 8. The right-hander had recently returned from a month-long stay on the shelf due to elbow inflammation and made just three appearances out of the Colorado bullpen before being shut down again with a new injury.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from game Bird was taken out of Saturday's game against the Nationals with a groin injury, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Bird had allowed one run on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning before he was checked out by trainers and removed from the contest. While the severity of the groin injury is unclear, it's at least a small positive that his removal wasn't related to the elbow inflammation that sidelined him for almost a month.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated off IL The Rockies reinstated Bird (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Bird landed on the injured list May 19 due to right elbow inflammation. Over his last two rehab appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque, Bird allowed no runs on no hits and one walk while striking out three over two innings. The 28-year-old right-hander will rejoin the Rockies' bullpen and will be available for the start of their four-game series Monday against the Dodgers.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off in bullpen day Bird is scheduled to serve as the Rockies' starting pitcher Monday in Washington in what is expected to be a bullpen day, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird tossed a 12-pitch inning Saturday and hasn't recorded more than six outs in any appearance since late April, so he's unlikely to work more than once through the Nationals batting order before bowing out of the contest. The Rockies haven't designated a primary pitcher to work behind Bird, but Triple-A Albuquerque starter Karl Kauffmann is on the taxi squad and could be activated ahead of Monday's contest to give Colorado some added length out of the bullpen.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches two scoreless innings Bird did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two hits over two scoreless innings against Cincinnati. He struck out one and did not walk a batter.

Impact Bird did his job Wednesday, hurling two shutout innings before being relieved by Karl Kauffmann to open the third. The right-hander allowed two hits but did not walk a batter for the fourth time in his last five appearances as the Rockies lost their eighth straight. His ERA now sits at 4.73 in June, though he has not allowed a run in three of his last four games in which he's taken the mound.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday's game Bird is slated to serve as the Rockies' opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Reds in Cincinnati, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Bird will get the starting nod Wednesday after the Rockies had to adjust their plans for the series finale in Cincinnati for a third time. Kyle Freeland was initially slated to take the hill Wednesday before being pushed back to the weekend after falling ill, and now Connor Seabold won't be able to start Wednesday as anticipated after picking up an arm injury. The Rockies recalled Karl Kauffmann from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he'll presumably be on hand to work in bulk relief behind Bird, who is making his first MLB start. Over his 35 appearances out of the Colorado bullpen this season, Bird hasn't worked more than three innings on any occasion, so the Rockies aren't likely to have pitch more than once through the order.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see save chances Rockies manager Bud Black suggested Friday that Bird could work into the saves mix, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Black is seeking a replacement for Pierce Johnson, who officially lost his hold on the closer role after blowing another save chance Thursday against the Giants. Justin Lawrence is also said to be in the running for more ninth-inning opportunities. Bird, 27, has posted a sharp 3.05 ERA and 43:13 K:BB in 30 appearances (41.1 innings) this season with Colorado.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies’ Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugout

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was ejected Sunday after charging the Rockies dugout, setting off an altercation that cleared both teams’ benc...

MAY 15, 2023

Phillies-Rockies benches clear after Bryce Harper-Jake Bird spat Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and Colorado Rockies pitcher Jake Bird were ejected for sparking a benches clearing skirmish during...

MAY 15, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Tossed Sunday Bird was ejected from Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Bird gestured toward the Philadelphia dugout after he recorded the final out of a scoreless seventh inning, which resulted in the benches clearing. The right-hander needed 20 pitches to get through the frame, so he was likely done for the day regardless. Bryce Harper was also ejected for the Phillies.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Rockies recalled Bird from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll fill the Opening Day bullpen spot left vacant by Daniel Bard, who was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move as he battles anxiety. Bird, 27, struggled to a 4.91 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 47.2 innings out of the Colorado bullpen in 2022.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Bird was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Bird made just two appearances in the Cactus League before being moved down, and he allowed three runs -- two earned -- with two walks and a strikeout over 1.2 innings of work. The right-hander will likely be back with Colorado at some point in the season, but for now Bird will report to the Isotopes and work in the Pacific Coast League.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen session Bird (oblique) threw his first bullpen session of the spring Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Time appears tight for Bird to get ramped up by Opening Day, but he reportedly still has a chance. He recorded a 4.91 ERA in 47.2 innings of relief as a 26-year-old rookie last season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Opening Day Rockies manager Bud Black said Wednesday that Bird is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-to-6 weeks due to a left oblique strain, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Since the Rockies are scheduled to begin their season March 30 in San Diego, Black acknowledged that "it will be close" for Bird to make a full recovery from the injury in time for Opening Day. Even if Bird's recovery from the oblique injury veers closer to the short end of the timetable, he may not have sufficient time to complete a throwing progression in advance of the regular season. As a rookie last season, Bird made 38 appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and logged a 4.91 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 47.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE