Rockies send down RHP Jake Bird, recall RHP Tanner Gordon

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The Colorado Rockies optioned right-hander Jake Bird to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday and recalled right-hander Tanner Gordon.

In addition, the Rockies activated outfielder Jordan Beck from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A.

Bird, 28, is 1-2 with a 6.12 ERA with one save in 24 relief appearances this season. Since returning to the club last week, h