The New York Yankees have sidelined left-handed pitcher Max Fried by placing him on the 15-day injured list Saturday, while bringing up right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez from their Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate.
The decision regarding Fried dates back to Thursday and came following MRI and CT scan results that showed a bone bruise in his left elbow.
Following an outstanding beginning to the 2026 season, Fried (4-3, 3.21 ERA) encountered difficulties during May, surrendering 11 earned runs and 17 hits across 14 1/3 innings in three outings. He departed Wednesday’s game against Baltimore after just three innings, giving up three earned runs on 61 pitches.
The 32-year-old Fried posted a 4-1 record with a 2.09 ERA during his first seven starts (47 1/3 IP) in March and April.
Following an eight-season tenure with the Atlanta Braves (2017-24), Fried inked an eight-year, $218 million deal with the Yankees before the 2025 season. He earned his third All-Star selection with New York, compiling a 19-5 record and 2.86 ERA across 32 starts.
Throughout his 10-year major league career, Fried holds a 96-44 record in 210 appearances (194 starts) with a 3.04 ERA.
The 22-year-old Rodriguez first appeared in the majors on April 29, surrendering two runs on four hits while walking four batters in four innings during a 3-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. He returned to Triple-A on May 6.
Rodriguez carries a 0-1 record and 5.19 ERA in two games (both starts) with the Yankees this year, while maintaining a 1-2 record and 1.38 ERA in five Triple-A appearances (all starts).
