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Max Fried exits early with elbow soreness, seeks imaging.

5/14/2026

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Summary

Max Fried Exits

Max Fried left the May 13, 2026 game against Orioles after three innings because of left elbow soreness.
He threw 61 pitches, allowed five hits and three runs and made a bunt error.
Fried will see Dr. Christopher Ahmad for imaging in New York on Thursday.
His $218 million deal runs through age 38, a free agent in 2039.
He entered the game with a 2.91 ERA, the rotation’s best.

Summary

Yankees Slip

The Yankees fell 7-0, moving to a 27-17 record and falling 2½ games behind the Rays in the AL East.
Their rotation leads the league with a 3.06 ERA and a 5.6 WAR advantage.
Carlos Rodón returned, while Gerrit Cole will rejoin after a few more rehab starts.
Manager Aaron Boone said Fried felt “a little off” and the pull was a joint decision.

Summary

Luis Gil Injured

Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the injured list last Friday with right-shoulder inflammation.
In his previous start at Milwaukee, Fried allowed five runs over six innings, showing recent volatility.
From 2018 to 2023 in Atlanta, Fried made four injured-list trips because of recurring blister issues on his left finger.

History

Historical Context

Frank Jobe’s 1974 ulnar-collateral ligament reconstruction on Dodgers pitcher Tommy John proved viable, and by 2014 about one-third of MLB pitchers had undergone the same surgery. The procedure’s success reshaped contract negotiations, as seen in Max Fried’s 2026 elbow soreness and $218 million deal, prompting the Braves and Yankees to seek Dr. Christopher Ahmad’s expertise.

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Max Fried Exits

Max Fried left the May 13, 2026 game against Orioles after three innings because of left elbow soreness.
He threw 61 pitches, allowed five hits and three runs and made a bunt error.
Fried will see Dr. Christopher Ahmad for imaging in New York on Thursday.
His $218 million deal runs through age 38, a free agent in 2039.
He entered the game with a 2.91 ERA, the rotation’s best.

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