The problems come after a torrid spring, in which Bird finished tied with the Nationals’ Bryce Harper for the home run lead, and after Bird’s impressive 2015 debut. He missed all of 2016 with a torn right shoulder labrum, which he’s said has fully recovered.
After hitting .038 through his first seven games, Bird hammered a long homer and doubled on May 16. The Yankees hoped that would pull him out of his funk. It didn't. After hitting .038 through his first seven games, Bird hammered a long homer and doubled on May 16. The Yankees hoped that would pull him out of his funk.