Max Fried injury: Yankees hope of full-strength rotation dashed once again

The New York Yankees were expecting to have their top four starting pitchers healthy at the same time. However, pitcher Max Fried was injured, which prevented the team from achieving that goal. One of their other top starters, Carlos Rodon, had recently returned from an injury.

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amNewYorkLean Left· Aug 18, 2026

Max Fried injury: Yankees hope of full-strength rotation dashed once again

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 18, 2026

Yankees place Max Fried on IL; Carlos Rodón to start Tuesday at Baltimore

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 17, 2026

Max Fried lands on IL with elbow injury in potential Yankees crusher