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What happened to Max Fried? Why Yankees ace left game early vs. Orioles
TL;DR
Max Fried left the game early against the Orioles after three innings, visibly uncomfortable on the mound. He threw 61 pitches before exiting.
Key points
- Max Fried left the game early against the Orioles
- He threw 61 pitches in three innings
- Yankees pitching coach called for Paul Blackburn to warm up
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Max Fried looked noticeably uncomfortable on the mound before exiting Wednesday's start against the Baltimore Orioles.
Fried threw 61 pitches in three innings and was followed into the tunnel leading into the clubhouse.
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake immediately phoned the bullpen to get right-hander Paul Blackburn warming up.
"Max Fried is done for the day after three innings and 61 pitches," MLB.com's Bryan Hoch wrote on X. "His command was shaky, which makes you wonder if it was a blister issue, something he's dealt with in the past. More info to come."
Three runs came across to score in Fried's three innings. Coby Mayo lined a double past the diving at third base in the bottom of the second.
Q&A
What injury did Max Fried sustain during the game against the Orioles?
The specific injury Max Fried sustained has not been detailed, but he appeared uncomfortable before leaving the game.
How many pitches did Max Fried throw before leaving the game?
Max Fried threw 61 pitches in three innings before exiting the game.
Who replaced Max Fried on the mound after his early exit?
Right-hander Paul Blackburn was warming up in the bullpen to replace Max Fried after his exit.
