The Yankees' GM didn't pull off a deadline blockbuster, but his busy week boosted Yankees' bid to win.
Yankees first baseman Greg Bird said he feels "fresh" after being activated from the 60-day disabled list and went 1-for-2 Saturday in his first game since May 1.
The New York Yankees have put Garrett Cooper on the 10-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his left hamstring and promoted Tyler Austin from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was put on the 10-day disabled list because of right knee inflammation, and left-hander Jordan Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The Yankees have designated Chris Carter for assignment and promoted Tyler Austin from the minors in an attempt to boost their production at first base.
Tyler Austin's spring training bid to unseat Greg Bird at first base is over, and the Yankees' decision to sign Chris Carter looks prescient.
