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Yanks May Lose Ace, But Have Two Returning to Rotation
TL;DR
The New York Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles, and ace Max Fried exited early due to left elbow soreness. He will undergo imaging to assess the injury's severity.
Key points
- Yankees lost to the Baltimore Orioles
- Max Fried exited after 61 pitches
- Fried diagnosed with left elbow soreness
- Imaging scheduled for Thursday in New York
- Fried has a 3.21 ERA in 2026
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The New York Yankees lost to the division rival Baltimore Orioles today, dropping the series as well. But the worst news was ace Max Fried exiting his start after throwing just 61 pitches. He was initially diagnosed with left elbow posterior soreness. Fried will undergo imaging on Thursday in New York to determine the extent of the issue.
That being said, Fried isnāt too worried. He publicly stated that he would love to make his next start but that heās not sure if that will be the case. Itās possible he misses more time than that. More will be known after he undergoes an examination from team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad Thursday.
Fried has struggled with his command through much of 2026. Heās still managed to be an effective starter, posting a 3.21 ERA across 61 2/3 innings pitched. But Fried only has 50 strikeouts across that many innings. Thatās not that unusual for the southpaw. Heās never been a real strikeout pitcher, never reaching the 200-plus strikeout mark in his 10-year career.
In May, Fried has given up 11 runs across just 14 1/3 innings. Itās been a difficult stretch, to say the least. Itās possible that an IL stint might help him rebound from his recent arduous stretch. But the Yanks canāt really afford to lose any ground right now. Though theyāre second in the American League East with a robust 27-17 record, New York has a 4-6 record in their last ten games. That includes a recent road trip in which they went 1-5. The Yankees need to rebound, and losing Fried doesnāt help things.
The Return of RodĆ³n ā¦ And Possibly Cole?
The good news for New York is that they donāt have to look far to find rotation help. With Carlos RodĆ³n pitching his 2026 debut on Sunday, the Yankees have an immediate option to turn to until Fried returns. RodĆ³n didnāt pitch particularly well against the in his debut. He gave up three runs in 4 1/3 innings, but was mostly solid. His biggest problem was command, struggling to find the zone and walking five batters.
Q&A
What happened to Max Fried during the Yankees game?
Max Fried exited the game after throwing 61 pitches due to left elbow posterior soreness.
When will Max Fried undergo imaging for his injury?
Max Fried will undergo imaging on Thursday in New York to determine the extent of his elbow issue.
What is Max Fried's current ERA for the 2026 season?
Max Fried has a 3.21 ERA across 61 2/3 innings pitched in the 2026 season.
How many strikeouts does Max Fried have this season?
Max Fried has recorded 50 strikeouts across his 61 2/3 innings pitched this season.