Yankees place LHP Max Fried (left elbow bruise) on 15-day IL

Field Level Media|published: Fri 15th May, 17:07 2026

May 13, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees placed left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list on Friday, after an MRI exam and CT scan revealed a left elbow bone bruise.

After getting off to a brilliant start in 2026, Fried (4-3, 3.21 ERA) struggled in May, allowing 11 earned runs and 17 hits in 14 1/3 innings over three starts. He left Wednesday's start in Baltimore after only three innings, permitting three earned runs in 61 pitches.

Fried, 32, was 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA through seven starts (47 1/3 IP) in March and April.

After spending eight years with the Atlanta Braves (2017-24), Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees prior to the 2025 campaign. He made his third All-Star team with New York, posing a 19-5 record with a 2.86 ERA in 32 starts.

Fried is 96-44 in 210 appearances (194 starts) with a 3.04 ERA in 10 major league seasons.

There is no timetable for Fried's return. He is slated to undergo repeat imagining in a few weeks or when asymptomatic to determine when he can resume throwing.

As of Friday afternoon, the Yankees have not announced a corresponding move.

--Field Level Media

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