On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees continued their series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in the Bronx.
They are coming off an impressive 12-2 win on Tuesday.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 10-5.
New York Yankees Announce Max Fried Update
The Yankees have been without Max Fried since May 13.
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, manager Aaron Boone announced the latest update on the star pitcher.
Gary Phillips of NY Daily News Sports wrote: “Aaron Boone said the plan is for Max Fried to throw another bullpen this weekend.”
Fried is currently 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in ten games this season.
MLB.com wrote (on June 17): “Tossed side session June 16. “He threw everything with good intensity,” manager Aaron Boone said. Expected to have another bullpen June 21. Had been throwing at 120 feet previously and is said to be asymptomatic.”
According to the site, he could still return in July.
Looking At Fried’s Career
Fried was the 7th pick in the 2012 MLB Draft.
He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves (and won the 2021 World Series title).
The three-time MLB All-Star signed with the Yankees before the 2025 season.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on December 10, 2024): “BREAKING: Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a eight-year, $218 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher.”
While the Yankees have been able to do just fine without him, he is still a very important part of their team (and will provide a huge boost to the rotation when he returns).
Over 210 career games, the 32-year-old has gone 96-44 with a 3.04 ERA.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the top team in the American League East with a 44-27 record in 71 games.
They are 3.0 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays (who are in second).
New York Yankees Announce Max Fried Update During White Sox Series