Fried faces hitters again, approaches minor league rehab assignment
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Max Fried, the Yankees starting pitcher, participated in his second simulated game on July 5, 2026. He threw 36 pitches over two innings while facing hitters, marking significant progress in his recovery from an elbow injury. Fried's performance indicates he is inching closer to a minor league rehab assignment, which could advance his return to active play. The timing of his potential return will depend on the results from upcoming sessions.
- •Fried threw 36 pitches in his simulated game.
- •He is recovering from an elbow injury.
- •This was his second session facing hitters.
- •A minor league rehab assignment is expected soon.
- •His return timeline remains contingent on upcoming performances.
- 6:49 PMESPN MLB — Fried faces hitters for 2nd time since elbow injur...
"Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried inched closer to a possible minor league rehab assignment, throwing 36 pitches in his second two-inning simulated game.
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