Yankees place Max Fried on IL with bone bruise; Aaron Judge progresses

The New York Yankees placed Max Fried on the injured list effective August 18 due to a bone bruise. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that the team is taking a cautious approach following Fried's prior injury, which kept him sidelined for two months earlier this season. Fried experienced discomfort in his last start and subsequent tests revealed low-level inflammation. Carlos Rodon was activated from the IL and is set to start in Fried's place. Boone remains optimistic about Fried's timeline, suggesting he could return later this season. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge has started his hitting progression this week after being out since June.

• 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees being cautious with Max Fried; possible southpaw could miss minimum 15 days on IL