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.

It has been a long and disappointing season for the Colorado Rockies, and after the trade deadline, they likely won’t be much better on the field. As expected,

The Rockies announced before the trade deadline they have acquired Minor League infielder Roc Riggio and Minor League pitcher Ben Shields from the Yankees.