Before Thursday’s trade deadline closed, Colorado traded Bird to the Bronx for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-hander Ben Shields. Riggio was the Yankees’ No. 10 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and Shields was their No. 29 prospect.

Not even an hour after the Yankees agreed to a deal for 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.

The New York Yankees doubled down on their need for bullpen help before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies. In 45 games for Colorado, Bird pitched to a 4.57 ERA with 62 strikeouts.