The New York Yankees have sidelined left-handed pitcher Max Fried for at least 15 days after medical scans revealed a bone bruise in his left elbow, the team announced Friday.
The 32-year-old starter had been experiencing difficulties on the mound during May, giving up 11 earned runs and 17 hits across 14 1/3 innings in three outings. His most recent appearance Wednesday against Baltimore lasted just three innings, during which he surrendered three earned runs while throwing 61 pitches.
This marks a significant downturn from Fried’s exceptional performance earlier in the season. Through his first seven starts in March and April, he compiled a 4-1 record with a 2.09 ERA across 47 1/3 innings pitched. His current season statistics stand at 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA.
Fried joined the Yankees organization after inking an eight-year, $218 million deal before the 2025 season, following eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves from 2017-24. During his first year in pinstripes, he earned his third All-Star selection while posting a 19-5 record and 2.86 ERA over 32 starts.
Throughout his decade-long major league career, Fried has appeared in 210 games with 194 starts, accumulating a 96-44 record and 3.04 ERA.
Team officials have not established a timeline for his return to action. Fried will undergo additional imaging in several weeks or once symptoms subside to determine when he can begin throwing again.
The Yankees had not announced a roster move to fill Fried’s spot as of Friday afternoon.
