Yankees’ Max Fried exits start with left elbow soreness
The New York Yankees’ left-handed ace was pulled after three innings against the Baltimore Orioles, prompting immediate concern over the durability of their starting rotation.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried exited his Wednesday start against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings due to left elbow posterior soreness, according to the team. The club has scheduled medical examinations and imaging in New York on Thursday to determine the severity of the injury.
Fried had thrown 61 pitches during the outing, allowing five hits and three earned runs. He also issued one walk and recorded two strikeouts before being removed from the game.
When reliever Paul Blackburn began warming up at the top of the fourth inning, there was initial suspicion that Fried was dealing with a finger blister, an issue that has affected him in the past. However, the team’s subsequent update regarding elbow soreness has raised more significant concerns, as any adverse news involving a pitcher’s elbow is typically viewed with heightened scrutiny.
The Yankees will now await the results of the diagnostic imaging to understand the full extent of the issue. No timeline for Fried’s return has been established, and the team is expected to manage his availability based on the medical findings.
Elbow injuries are generally considered high-risk for pitchers, making the development particularly concerning for the organisation. Fried, described as a left-handed ace for the Yankees, is a key component of their starting rotation, and his availability will be critical for the team’s upcoming schedule.
The team has not yet commented on potential roster adjustments or the impact on the broader pitching staff while Fried undergoes evaluation. Further updates are expected following the completion of the medical assessments in New York.
