Max Fried of New York Yankees Faces Elbow Injury, Undergoing Tests
Yanks' Fried has sore elbow, set to undergo tests
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New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried was removed from his start against the Baltimore Orioles due to elbow soreness. The three-time All-Star will be evaluated by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Fried has a history of injuries, and the Yankees are managing their starting rotation depth amid ongoing recovery for other pitchers.
- 01Max Fried was pulled after three innings due to elbow soreness.
- 02He allowed three runs and five hits in his start against the Orioles.
- 03Fried has a history of blister issues and multiple trips to the injured list.
- 04Carlos Rodon has recently returned to the Yankees' rotation after elbow surgery.
- 05Gerrit Cole is on track for a return following elbow ligament replacement surgery.
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Max Fried, the left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees, exited his start against the Baltimore Orioles after just three innings due to soreness in his pitching elbow. Fried, a three-time All-Star, allowed three runs and five hits before leaving the game. He is scheduled to undergo an examination by team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad in New York. This season, Fried has maintained a 3.21 ERA across 10 starts. His injury history includes multiple trips to the injured list due to blister issues on his left finger. The Yankees have depth in their starting rotation, with Carlos Rodon recently returning from elbow surgery and Gerrit Cole nearing a comeback from elbow ligament replacement surgery performed in March 2025. Cole has made five minor league rehab starts and is set to pitch for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Other pitchers in the Yankees' rotation include Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers, while Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, is currently sidelined with right shoulder inflammation.
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Fried's injury could affect the Yankees' pitching rotation and overall team performance as they navigate the season.
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