Max Fried Departs Game With Elbow Soreness
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Yankees removed starter Max Fried after three innings due to left elbow posterior soreness; he will undergo imaging to assess the severity of the injury.
- Fried has a history of elbow issues, including Tommy John surgery in 2014 and forearm-related injuries in 2023 and 2024, but has been a key performer for the Yankees since signing an eight-year, $218 million deal.
- The Yankees currently have a strong rotation, but Fried's potential injury could complicate roster decisions, especially with Gerrit Cole still on rehab and Carlos Rodón recently returning from the injured list.
- If Fried requires time on the IL, the Yankees may need to expedite Cole's return or rely on other pitchers like Paul Blackburn or Ryan Yarbrough to fill the rotation temporarily.
- Long-term, the Yankees hope Fried's injury is minor to maintain a strong rotation for playoff contention, as losing him would be a significant setback for the team.