Yankees place Max Fried on 15-day IL
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Max Fried left Wednesday’s game against the Orioles after three innings for soreness behind his left elbow. The Yankees updated that he will undergo an MRI for the next step.
The Yankees have wondered at times this season about Max Fried’s spotty command, even watching the All-Star ditch his windup in hopes of targeting the strike zone more effectively. They have greater concerns after the left-hander disappeared down the dugout tunnel after three innings on Wednesday.
The Yankees had a good night on the field beating the Mets in a Subway Series opener, but Max Fried hitting the injured list raised questions.
Max Fried was injured earlier in the week and there is a possibility it could take some time. If that is the case the Yankees must act fast and trade for this rotational depth piece.