Yankees activate Max Fried as they face Red Sox in nightcap
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New York Yankees are set to play the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox after losing the first game 6-0. Starter Max Fried has been activated off the injured list and will likely be limited to around 65 pitches. The Yankees announced their lineup, with Trent Grisham batting leadoff. Boston will counter with starter Alec Gamboa. The game follows a prior match during which the Yankees struggled against rookie pitcher Jake Bennett, contributing to their need for a quick turnaround.
- •Yankees activated Max Fried off the injured list.
- •New York lost the first game of the doubleheader 6-0.
- •Trent Grisham is batting leadoff for the Yankees in game two.
- •Red Sox starter Alec Gamboa will take the mound in the nightcap.
- •Justin Topa was designated for assignment to make room for Fried.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees announce lineup for doubleheader nightcap vs. Red Sox
"After dropping the first game of a day-night doubleheader at the Stadium, the Yanks will seek to rebound with starter Max Fried activated off the IL.
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