Yankees lose star pitcher Max Fried to injury giving Blue Jays a glimpse of hope to gain ground

"Max Fried is heading to the injured list, but the news is relatively positive all things considered: An MRI revealed a bone bruise in his left elbow, per the team. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will look over the imaging, but if there is no ligament damage, the Yankees avoid worst case.- Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 15, 2026"

"May 15, 2026 MLB insider Jeff Passan reported Friday (May 15) afternoon that starting pitcher Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list after discovering a bone bruise in his left elbow. So far this season, Fried has posted a 4-3 record with a 3.21 ERA in 10 games, striking out 50 batters in 61.2 innings."

"Historically, Fried is somewhat of a thorn in the Blue Jays' side. In seven games against Toronto, Fried is 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA and has a 5.6 strikeout average in nine innings. However, Blue Jays fans won't forget Fried's performance in Game 2 of the 2025 ALDS, where he gave up seven runs on eight hits in three innings."

"While it may impact the Yankees for the next little while, it doesn't mean they're still not trying to reclaim the American League East Division. So far this season, the Yankees are 27-17 (going into Friday's game) and second in the division. However, Fried becomes the seventh Yankee to hit the injured list. He joins Gerrit Cole on the IL, who continues to recover from Tommy John Surgery b"

Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list after an MRI showed a bone bruise in his left elbow. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will review the imaging, and the situation is considered relatively positive if no ligament damage is found. Fried has posted a 4-3 record with a 3.21 ERA across 10 games, striking out 50 batters in 61.2 innings. Against the Blue Jays, Fried has been effective, going 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA in seven games. The Yankees remain strong at 27-17 and second in the division, but Fried becomes the seventh New York player to reach the injured list, joining Gerrit Cole, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

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