Max Fried lands on injured list with left elbow bone bruise
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Key Points:
- Yankees pitcher Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow bone bruise, sidelining him from throwing for several weeks, delaying the anticipated rotation pairing with Gerrit Cole.
- Fried, a three-time All-Star with a 3.21 ERA this season, emphasized there are no long-term concerns or surgery needed, focusing on healing and recovery before returning.
- Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Fried’s ligament remains intact and the team is considering options, such as right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, to fill Fried’s upcoming starts.
- Gerrit Cole, recovering from Tommy John surgery, is progressing through Minor League rehab and is expected to have two more rehab starts before rejoining the Yankees, with no plans to rush his return despite Fried’s injury.
- Cole’s rehab performance shows strong control despite allowing some hits, and the Yankees are prioritizing a steady recovery to ensure his long-term success.