The New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, June 10 at Progressive Field. In the first two games, the Yankees outscored the Guardians ten to seven, and look to close out the sweep.
Will Warren and Gerrit Cole got the first two starts with Carlos Rondon taking the hill today.
Earlier in the season, the Yankees had one of the best starting rotations in the MLB. Their ace, Max Fried, went down almost a month ago in his start against the Baltimore Orioles, and the Yankees’ pitching staff hasn’t been the same since.
Manager Aaron Boone spoke about Fried’s progress ahead of the game, saying their is still no date set for more imaging on his elbow.
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Aaron Boone Says Max Fried Will Undergo More Imaging For Elbow Injury Later in Week
New York Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips shared on X following Aaron Boone’s pregame press conference that a date has not been set for Max Fried’s imaging on his elbow. However, it is expected to happen later in the week.
“Aaron Boone didn’t have day for Max Fried‘s new imaging yet,” Phillips wrote. “Just said later in the week again.”
Boone’s lack of addressing a timeline for Fried, pushes a narrative that the Yankees’ left-handed ace will not be back any time soon.
Fried was originally diagnosed with left elbow posterior soreness, after leaving his start against the Baltimore Orioles on May 13. Fried explained the sensation of a hyperextended and irritated elbow, saying “the banging of the two bones back there.”
On Sunday, Phillips shared that Fried was expected to throw from 120 feet this week, yet no update has made on whether or not the Yankees had him take that step.
If the Yankees do get good news after taking images of Fried’s elbow this week, the 32-year-old will be expected to undergo an extensive rehab assignment in the minor leagues, something similar of Gerrit Cole.
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Max Fried With the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees signed Max Fried to a massive eight-year, $218 million contract in the 2024 offseason. Since then, Fried has been dominant on the hill in the Bronx.
In 2024, Fried pitched a career high 195.1 innings and 189 strikeouts, with a win-loss record of 19-5. He had an ERA of 2.86, a 1.10 WHIP, and an opponent batting average of .223 while only giving up 14 home runs.
Before Fried’s injury in May this season, he was among the top American League pitchers.
In his first two starts, Fried pitched 13.1 innings, giving up two hits and two walks on runs with 10 strikeouts. He hit the injured list with a record of 4-3, a 3.21 ERA, 50 strikeouts, and an opponent batting average of .199 through 10 starts.
Fried’s addition to the Yankees’ starting rotation is crucial as the American League East race begins to heat up. They are currently tied with the Tampa Bay Rays atop the East with a win percentage of .609.
The Yankees head to Toronto tomorrow to face another AL East team looking to shake up the standings.
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