Yankees’ Max Fried Leaves Game Early With Elbow Soreness, To Undergo Imaging

Max Fried left Wednesday’s game against the Orioles after three innings and 61 pitches with left elbow posterior soreness, the Yankees said. The left-hander was replaced by Paul Blackburn. Fried will be examined by Dr.

Christopher Ahmad and undergo imaging in New York on Thursday. The game took place in Baltimore on May 13, 2026. Fried gave up three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two. He also committed a throwing error on a bunt down the third base line in the third inning.

The setback came five days after Fried got tagged for five runs on six hits and three walks against the Brewers last Friday. 91 ERA into Wednesday’s start. Yankees left-hander Max Fried pitches against the Orioles on May 13, 2026, according to AP images from the game.

The most consistent and healthy part of the Yankees so far this season just took its first hit. The Yankees’ rotation has been the backbone of the club’s strong start to the season. Fried’s early exit marks the first injury-related disruption to that unit.

Com reported that Fried was not his sharpest on Wednesday despite his typically strong fielding. The club has provided no further update beyond the planned medical evaluation.