Max Fried returns to IL with bone bruise in pitching elbow
The Yankees' top offseason addition is sidelined again after a bone bruise was found in his left elbow, raising durability concerns.
Max Fried has been placed back on the injured list by the New York Yankees after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left elbow. The injury marks a setback for the left-hander, who was already dealing with elbow trouble. Fried's absence removes a key rotation piece for New York. The timeline for his return has not been confirmed based on available information.
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