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.
New York Yankees Announce Max Fried Update
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on March 31, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
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
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees turns to a squirrel as he briefly pauses pitching to the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in the fourth inning on August 22, 2025 in New York City.
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).
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.”
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox (not pictured) to end the fourth inning of game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees talks with members of the press during a pre-game interview prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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