The Yankees' bullpen is getting a fresh arm after a wild, high-scoring win. Following an 11-10 marathon victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, the team has made a move to bolster its relief corps, optioning right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A and calling up fellow righty Yerry De los Santos.

This change comes after a tough start to the season for Jake Bird. Acquired last season with hopes he could turn his potential into results, Bird struggled to find consistency. After a rough outing against the Angels where he surrendered multiple leads, his season ERA ballooned to 7.71, prompting the Yankees to seek a more reliable option.

Stepping into the vacated bullpen spot is Yerry De los Santos, a familiar face for Yankees fans. The 28-year-old reliever proved his value last season, appearing in 25 games and providing steady, dependable innings with a solid 3.38 ERA. He's been sharp to start the year in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, making a strong case for this promotion.

Bullpen management is a constant chess match over a 162-game season, and the Yankees are making their move early. De los Santos brings experience and recent success back to the big-league mound, offering Manager Aaron Boone another weapon as the team looks to stabilize its pitching staff and build on its strong start.