Yankees place Max Fried on injured list with elbow bruise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
On August 7, the New York Yankees placed pitcher Max Fried on the injured list due to a left elbow bone bruise, a recurring injury that previously sidelined him for two months. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that the decision to place Fried on the list was a precautionary measure, aimed at preventing a minor issue from escalating. Boone later addressed the situation on a podcast, downplaying the severity of Fried's condition. The Yankees have faced significant injury challenges this season, contributing to fan skepticism regarding the team's optimistic outlook on player recoveries.
- •Fried's injury is a left elbow bone bruise.
- •He previously missed two months earlier this season.
- •Boone stated the move is precautionary.
- •Fan skepticism grows due to past injury management.
- •Yankees continue to deal with multiple player injuries.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Can Yankees Fans Really Trust the Optimism Around Max Fried?
"The Yankees may believe Max Fried’s latest injury is minor, but its fair to question them.
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