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Yankees Place Max Fried on 15-Day IL

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow bone bruise and posted a 1.82 ERA in five starts this season.
Manager Aaron Boone said the move was precautionary and Fried could return after 15-day stint.
The Yankees will activate Carlos Rodón from the 15-day IL, keeping the club six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in AL East as their rotation leads MLB with a 3.38 ERA.

History

Historical Context

The 2024 Yankees shifted Max Fried to the 15-day IL and activated Carlos Rodón, echoing the 2004 Red Sox move that placed Curt Schilling on the injured list yet still secured a World Series, ending an 86-year drought and becoming the first team to win a best-of-seven after trailing 3-0. Both episodes highlight how depth and low ERAs shape postseason chances.

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Story summary

Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow bone bruise and posted a 1.82 ERA in five starts this season.
Manager Aaron Boone said the move was precautionary and Fried could return after 15-day stint.
The Yankees will activate Carlos Rodón from the 15-day IL, keeping the club six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in AL East as their rotation leads MLB with a 3.38 ERA.

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