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Yankees Lose Ryan Weathers to Paternity List, Call Up Jake BirdNEW YORK — The Yankees made a roster move Wednesday that will temporarily sideline one of their starters.Left-hander Ryan Weathers(https://www.nyyyankeesedge.com/jerseys/n... was placed on the paternity list as he awaits the birth of his child. MLB rules allow players one to three days away from the club for such occasions. Weathers is expected to rejoin the team in time for his next scheduled start.To fill the roster spot, the Yankees recalled right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bird, who was acquired at last year's trade deadline, will likely serve in low-leverage relief before Weathers returns.The move is temporary but highlights the human side of baseball—family comes first.Celebrate life's big moments at the Yankees Store(https://www.nyyyankeesedge.com/).
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