On Friday evening, the New York Yankees will be back in action when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers (at home) in the Bronx.
They went into the All-Star break in the middle of a four-game winning streak (after sweeping the Washington Nationals).
UPDATE: The Yankees lost 2-1.
New York Yankees Make Max Fried Announcement
Max Fried is in the middle of his second season with the Yankees.
Before getting hurt, he had gone 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts this season.
Fried last pitched in a game on May 13.
On Thursday night, the Yankees announced a big update on Fried.
SWB RailRiders wrote (via Instagram): “Fried Up for Friday Night 🔥 MLB REHAB: Yankees’ left-hander Max Fried is currently scheduled to commence an MLB Rehab Assignment with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 17 at PNC Field. First pitch is slated for 7:05 P.M. against the @gowoosox on Princess & Villains Night. Fireworks and Kids Run the Bases follow the final out! 🎇”
Before signing with New York, Fried had spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves.
He is a three-time MLB All-Star (and four-time Gold Glove winner).
In 2021, Fried helped the Braves win the World Series title over the Houston Astros.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with a 54-42 record in 96 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 23-20 in 43 games at home in the Bronx).
Dodgers Right Now
The Dodgers come into their series with the Yankees at the top of the National League West with a 61-36 record in 97 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 30-17 in 47 games on the road).
New York Yankees Make Max Fried Announcement Before Dodgers Series