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Yankees' Max Fried injury leaves no choice but to trade for Giants' $10M durable veteran
TL;DR
Yankees pitcher Max Fried exited a game against the Orioles due to elbow soreness and will undergo further tests. This injury may force the Yankees to trade for a durable veteran from the Giants.
Key points
- Max Fried left the game due to elbow soreness
- He will undergo tests for further evaluation
- Yankees may trade for a veteran pitcher from the Giants
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The New York Yankees are slowly starting to get some of their key players healthy and back into the rotation. However, it seems like every time one player returns, another one goes down with an injury.
Yankees starter Max Fried made his start earlier in the week, but before he could settle into a rhythm, he was removed from the game due to injury concerns.
“New York Yankees lefty Max Fried exited Wednesday's start against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings with elbow posterior soreness, the team announced. He will undergo tests and further examination during the team's off-day on Thursday,” CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa wrote.
There is still no update on how much time Fried could miss, but an elbow injury is never a good sign for a pitcher. If he is forced to miss extended time, New York may need to make a move for another starter. veteran could be a solid depth option to target in a trade.
Q&A
What injury did Max Fried sustain during the game against the Orioles?
Max Fried experienced elbow posterior soreness, leading to his early exit from the game.
What are the Yankees considering in response to Max Fried's injury?
The Yankees are contemplating a trade for a $10 million durable veteran from the Giants to bolster their pitching rotation.
How has Max Fried's injury affected the Yankees' rotation?
Fried's injury adds to the Yankees' struggles with injuries, as they are trying to get key players back into the rotation.
