New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday that left‑handed pitcher Max Fried will be back on the mound for Saturday’s doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. Fried, 32, has been recovering from a bone bruise in his left elbow that sidelined him on August 14.
Boone also confirmed that fellow left‑hander Carlos Rodón will start the other game, though he has not yet decided which pitcher will take the first or second slot.
Fried’s recent performance
Since returning from the injured list on July 22, Fried has made five starts, allowing one run or fewer in four of those outings. His most recent effort came on August 13, when he pitched five innings of one‑run ball on five hits against the Seattle Mariners, though the Yankees fell 1‑0 in a hard‑luck loss.
Overall this season, Fried is 4‑4 with a 2.81 ERA over 15 starts, striking out 79 batters while issuing 27 walks. The three‑time All‑Star is in his second year with the Yankees and posted a league‑leading 19 wins in 2025.
Red Sox rotation
Boston’s left‑hander Jake Bennett is slated to start the first game of the doubleheader, while the starter for the second game has yet to be announced.
The matchup offers both clubs a chance to gauge their pitching depth as the regular season heads toward its final stretch.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
