Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow bone bruise. He is optimistic about his recovery timeline, stating it is not a worst-case scenario.
Key points
Max Fried placed on 15-day injured list
Injury is a left elbow bone bruise
Fried optimistic about recovery timeline
No surgery required for the injury
Additional imaging to occur in a few weeks
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Max Fried lands on IL with elbow injury, how long could he be out?
NEW YORK — Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise, the Yankees announced on Friday.
Additional imaging will take place on Fried's elbow in a few weeks or when the left-hander is asymptomatic. Fried would not give a specific timeline for a recovery from the injury but was optimistic that it was not the worst-case scenario.
"I'm definitely bummed that I'm going to be missing some time, but overall happy it doesn't look like it's going to be anything more serious," Fried said. "No surgery required or anything like that. Never want to go on the IL and miss games, but also understand that the long-term outlook still looks good."
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just before laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
A picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen at Yankee Stadium, on the day he died, Monday, May 4, 2026. Sterling was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
Q&A
What injury did Max Fried sustain?
Max Fried sustained a left elbow bone bruise.
How long will Max Fried be out due to his injury?
Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list, but a specific recovery timeline has not been provided.
Will Max Fried need surgery for his elbow injury?
No, Max Fried stated that no surgery is required for his elbow injury.
When will Max Fried undergo additional imaging for his injury?
Additional imaging on Max Fried's elbow will take place in a few weeks or when he is asymptomatic.
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Young baseball fans hold their hats during a moment of remembrance of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Sterling, who died Monday, was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just after laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
Flowers are shown at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
Michael Kay is shown as a picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
Yankee fans hold their hats during a moment of remembrance of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Sterling, who died Monday, was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
A picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen at Yankee Stadium, on the day he died, Monday, May 4, 2026. Sterling was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just after laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just before laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just before laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
A picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen at Yankee Stadium, on the day he died, Monday, May 4, 2026. Sterling was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Young baseball fans hold their hats during a moment of remembrance of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Sterling, who died Monday, was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just after laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Flowers are shown at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Michael Kay is shown as a picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Yankee fans hold their hats during a moment of remembrance of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Sterling, who died Monday, was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
A picture of John Sterling is displayed on the screen at Yankee Stadium, on the day he died, Monday, May 4, 2026. Sterling was the voice of the Yankees for more than 35 years.
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John Sterling remembered by fans, team at Yankee Stadium
Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman are shown just after laying flowers at home plate in memory of John Sterling, Monday, May 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium.
Fried said that the ulnar collateral ligament looked good in the imaging and is not involved in the injury.
The Yankees lefty left Wednesday's loss to the Orioles after three innings and 61 pitches after experiencing soreness behind his left elbow.
Check back for more updates on Max Fried's left elbow injury and placement on the injured list.
