Max Fried Lands on IL With Elbow Bone Bruise
The Yankees placed their left-hander on the 15-day injured list, backdating the move to August 14 to maximize roster flexibility.
Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his elbow. The Yankees backdated the placement to August 14, the maximum allowable three days. Fried's absence removes a key rotation piece for New York. The team will activate Carlos Rodón to fill the void.
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