Yankees place Max Fried on IL with elbow injury as Carlos Rodón returns

CBS MLB1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:57 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Yankees place Max Fried on IL with elbow injury as Carlos Rodón returns
Summary

Max Fried has been placed on the injured list due to a bone bruise in his pitching elbow, marking another setback for the New York Yankees. Fried previously missed two months earlier this season with the same injury and has made only five effective starts since returning. The Yankees have relied heavily on their pitching staff amidst offensive struggles, achieving a 15-13 record since the All-Star break. Carlos Rodón is set to return from the injured list to fill Fried's spot in the rotation. The exact timeline for Fried's recovery remains unknown, but his absence could influence the Yankees' playoff prospects as they sit six games behind the Rays in the AL East.

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  • Fried has a bone bruise and previously missed two months with the same issue.
  • Yankees are 15-13 since the All-Star break with limited offensive output.
  • Rodón returns from injury to take Fried's rotation spot.
  • Yankees are currently six games behind the Rays in the AL East.
  • Fried's recovery timeline is uncertain and may affect postseason availability.
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Even with Carlos Rodón returning, the pitching staff is working overtime to make up for the lack of offense

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