Max Fried's Live Batting Practice Against Giancarlo Stanton Marks Yankees' Rehab Milestone

Left-hander Max Fried is scheduled to throw a live batting-practice (BP) session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, facing Giancarlo Stanton. Manager Aaron Boone announced that Fried will deliver “close to 30 pitches” over two simulated innings. It will be Fried’s first live-BP exposure since the mid-May IL placement.

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The Yankees enter the session after a four-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox. Fried has been sidelined since mid-May, while Stanton has missed action since a left-calf strain on April 24 and a subsequent setback while running bases earlier this month. Also missing are center-fielder Trent Grisham (right hamstring strain since June 13) and third-baseman Ryan McMahon (throat and ear infection diagnosed last Wednesday).

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Fried, a three-time All-Star, posted a 3.21 earned-run average (ERA) across 10 starts before his injury. Stanton, a three-time All-Star, recorded a .256 batting average, three home runs and a .724 on-base plus slugging (OPS) line in 24 games prior to his calf injury.

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• Max Fried: 3.21 ERA, 10 starts (pre-injury).

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• Giancarlo Stanton: .256 BA, 3 HR, .724 OPS (24 games).

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• Planned live BP: approximately 30 pitches over two simulated innings.

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The live BP could precede Fried’s first rehab assignment or a second BP session, accelerating his path back to rotation. Stanton’s timetable remains undefined; Boone said the slugger has resumed his running program but lacks a projected return date. Grisham is slated to appear in a rehab game Tuesday with a possible activation later in the week, and McMahon could be eligible for activation by Friday after a similar rehab appearance.

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Boone confirmed Fried’s pitch count and emphasized Stanton’s progress, stating slugger is moving “with a little more intensity” and “hitting again against velo.” He also outlined rehab timelines for Grisham and McMahon, indicating both could be activated before the end of the week.

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• “close to 30 pitches” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

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• “He's moving again with a little more intensity and hitting again against velo,” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

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After Tuesday’s live BP, Fried may be assigned to minor-league rehab start. Stanton will continue his running program as Yankees monitor his recovery. Grisham’s rehab game is slated for Tuesday, with activation possible Wednesday or Friday; McMahon could appear in a rehab game before a Friday activation. The outcomes will shape Yankees’ lineup as they seek to rebound from the Red Sox sweep.

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