On Monday evening, the New York Yankees will be back in the Bronx to host the Detroit Tigers.
They are looking to bounce back after a recent cold stretch that most recently saw them get swept by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
New York Yankees Announce Max Fried News
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 13, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Yankees have been without star pitcher Max Fried since May 13.
Before Monday’s game, they announced the latest update on Fried.
David Lennon of Newsday Sports wrote: “Boone said Max Fried is scheduled to throw two simulated innings Tuesday (30 pitches). He’ll face Giancarlo Stanton during that session. Stanton has re-started his running program, but a timeline for his return remains unclear.”
Fried is currently 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 games.
He is in the middle of his second season playing for New York.
MLB.com wrote (on June 20): “Tossed bullpen June 19 at Yankee Stadium. Aiming to resume facing hitters by the end of June or early in July. “He feels great,” manager Aaron Boone said. “Every check mark has gone well for him.””
According to the site, Fried could still return to action in July.
Looking At Fried
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Austin Wells #28 after the final out of the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 18, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Fried was picked in the 1st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
The 2021 World Series Champion had spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves.
Over 210 career games, Fried has gone 96-44 with a 3.04 ERA.
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to home plate during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
The Yankees recently lost their top spot in the American League East after getting swept in Boston.
They are the second-place team with a 48-35 record in 83 games (and 1.0 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays).
Following three games with the Tigers, the Yankees will remain in New York to host the Minnesota Twins on Friday.
Tigers Right Now
GettyDillon Dingler #13 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the bottom of the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 21, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
The Tigers are the fourth-place team in the American League Central with a 35-49 record in 84 games.
After the Yankees, they will visit the Texas Rangers on Thursday.
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