Jake Bird, a right-hander who was acquired by the Yankees at the trade deadline last year, has been performing well in the team's performance this season, particularly in a 3-1 win over the Giants. Despite not having previously pitched a scoreless inning in a victory since June 29, Bird has since improved significantly. His performance in the game against the Giants was praised as a "fresh start" for the team. The potential emergence of Bird in the bullpen could be a significant boost for a team that lost Devin Williams and Luke Weaver in free agency.