Greg Bird Gets Activated As New York Options Ronald Torreyes To Scranton/ Wilkies -Barre

When a player comes off the disabled list a player who currently is on the active roster has to unfortunately be sent back  to the minors.  

The Yankees returned from rehab and reinstated first baseman Greg Bird from the 10-day disabled list on Saturday. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/greg-bird-off-the-dl-ronald-torreyes-optioned/c-278396988

Following Friday night's game, the Yankees optioned infielder Ronald Torreyes to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/greg-bird-off-the-dl-ronald-torreyes-optioned/c-278396988

Returning from right ankle surgery performed in late March, the 25-year-old Bird completed his Minor League rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. He played four games at Triple-A, five at Double-A Trenton and three for Class A Advanced Tampa, batting a combined .205/.367/.436 with three homers and eight RBIs. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/greg-bird-off-the-dl-ronald-torreyes-optioned/c-278396988

In Bird's absence, Tyler Austin and Neil Walker have shared duties at first base, and manager Aaron Boone again lauded Austin's contributions prior to Friday's game. The 26-year-old has eight homers, one behind Gleyber Torres for most among American League rookies, and is tied for third with 14 extra-base hits. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/greg-bird-off-the-dl-ronald-torreyes-optioned/c-278396988