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The New York Yankees will be without one of the anchors of their rotation after placing starter Max Fried on the injured list with a left elbow bone bruise, the club announced Friday. The move comes after the left-hander underwent an MRI and CT scan Thursday and was evaluated by Yankees team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad.
According to the team, Fried will undergo another round of testing “in a few weeks [or when asymptomatic]” before determining when he can resume throwing. While the diagnosis avoided more serious structural damage, the injury creates uncertainty around the timeline for his return and leaves a significant hole in New York’s starting rotation.
Fried exited his most recent outing early after experiencing discomfort and concern immediately grew regarding the severity of the issue. The Yankees later confirmed imaging revealed a bone bruise in his left elbow, though early reports suggested no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament — an encouraging sign for both Fried and the organization.
Yankees rotation faces major test
Before the injury, Fried had once again been among the Yankees’ most dependable starters. The 32-year-old entered the season with a 2-0 record, a 1.93 ERA, 20 strikeouts and a 0.75 WHIP, ranking among the American League leaders in run prevention and efficiency.
Additional reports indicated Fried had opened the year strongly before running into struggles during May, allowing 11 earned runs over his last three starts after a dominant first month.
The Yankees now face the challenge of replacing one of their top rotation arms as they navigate an already demanding stretch of the season. The organization recalled right-hander Elmer Rodriguez to help provide depth, but Fried’s absence will undoubtedly be felt if it extends beyond the minimum stay on the injured list.
For now, New York’s focus shifts toward recovery and patience, hoping one of its most important pitchers can return before the season’s defining months arrive.
