Yankees Pitcher Max Fried Throws 30 Pitches in Simulated Game After May Injury

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried threw about 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Tuesday, marking his first time facing hitters since May 13. ESPN reported that Fried spent about 20 minutes on the mound and threw all his pitches against Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham.

McMahon faced him three times, popping out and striking out in his first two at-bats before seeing three more pitches in the final appearance.

Grisham saw about 10 pitches and struck out after fouling off two. Manager Aaron Boone said before the game against Detroit that the outing looked great and that Fried was really sharp. Fried will face hitters again before Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

Fried has been sidelined since leaving a start in Baltimore after three innings when his velocity dropped and he threw only 34 of 61 pitches for strikes. He underwent an MRI and CT scan reviewed by Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. McMahon.

Ryan McMahon said Fried threw every pitch, landed the curveball and sweeper for strikes, and that the sinkers were nasty. Trent Grisham is slated to be activated off the injured list Friday along with McMahon. Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Passed various concussion tests after leaving Monday's 7-3 loss. He was struck in the face by Jasson Domínguez's glove while both pursued a pop fly in the fourth inning. Chisholm said the contact felt like a punch to the face but that he was otherwise fine.

He was not in Tuesday's lineup, with José Caballero starting at second base for the third time. Fried is 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 10 starts this season after going 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA and earning All-Star honors last year. He signed a $218 million, eight-year contract with the Yankees in December 2024.