The New York Yankees announced they have placed left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow bone bruise.
The Yankees PR department wrote on X: “Today, the Yankees placed LHP Max Fried on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 8/14) with a left elbow bone bruise.”
New York Yankees Place LHP Max Fried on IL Before Orioles Series
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 13: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The Yankees will reinstate left-hander Carlos Rodón from the IL tomorrow, so it appears that Rodón will take Fried’s roster spot.
Fried suffered the same injury in mid-May. He was sidelined for over two months.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 27: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field on July 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jessie Alcheh/Getty Images)
If the injury is as serious as it was last time, there’s a strong chance Fried will be unavailable to pitch in the postseason.
Fried, 32, has made five starts since being activated from the IL on July 22. In 15 total starts this season, he has posted a 2.81 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and 79 strikeouts over 86 1/3 innings.
Looking at LHP Max Fried’s Career
GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 31: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on March 31, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The San Diego Padres selected Fried with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft from Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, California.
The Padres traded Fried, second baseman Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and center fielder Mallex Smith to the San Diego Padres for outfielder Justin Upton and right-hander Aaron Northcraft on Dec. 19, 2024.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 27: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park on September 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Fried pitched for the Braves from 2017-24. He made two All-Star teams with Atlanta.
During his Braves career, Fried posted 22.9 bWAR and a 3.07 ERA with 863 strikeouts over 884 1/3 innings.
GettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 02: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park on October 02, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
After the 2024 season, Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees.
Fried had an outstanding first season with New York, recording a 2.86 ERA with 189 strikeouts over 195 1/3 innings. He represented the Yankees in the 2025 All-Star Game.
New York Yankees Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees calls to the bullpen during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. New York is 5-5 in its last 10 games.
The Yankees are the first AL Wild Card team with a 69-55 record. They are 5 1/2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East.
New York Yankees Announce Brutal Max Fried News Before Orioles Series