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How Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Elmer Rodriguez are impacted by Max Fried's IL news
TL;DR
Max Fried has been placed on the injured list, impacting the Yankees' pitching rotation. Gerrit Cole, currently on a rehab assignment, is being considered for a pivot in the lineup.
Key points
- Max Fried placed on the injured list
- Fried will not miss the entire regular season
- Yankees need to adjust their pitching rotation
- Gerrit Cole is on a rehab assignment
- Different plans are being considered for the rotation
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The New York Yankees got some tough news on Friday, as they got imaging back, and had to place Max Fried on the injured list as the lefty ace is now set to miss some time.
While Fried won't miss the rest of the regular season, the Yankees do need to pivot to a new pitcher in his place in the rotation while he's out.
Naturally, Gerrit Cole, who's still in the middle of his rehab assignment, comes to mind. However, Joel Sherman of The New York Post is reporting the Yankees have a slightly different plan.
Yankees' pitching plan after Max Fried injury impacts Gerrit Cole, Elmer Rodriguez
"With Fried now on the IL, the Yankees' initial plan is not to speed up Cole, who likely has 2 more rehab starts," Sherman reports. "More likely that Elmer Rodriguez will come up in the short term for a start or two."
Cole is in the middle of a rehab assignment coming off his elbow surgery, and through five outings in the minor leagues so far, he has a 5.32 ERA.
Q&A
How long will Max Fried be out with his injury?
Max Fried is not expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but the exact duration of his absence is still unclear.
What does Max Fried's injury mean for the Yankees' pitching rotation?
The Yankees will need to adjust their pitching rotation to accommodate Fried's absence and are considering Gerrit Cole as a potential replacement.
What is Gerrit Cole's current status with the Yankees?
Gerrit Cole is currently in the middle of a rehab assignment as he recovers from his own injury.