What happened: Aaron Boone discussed Max Fried's performance with Ken Rosenthal during Saturday's game. Boone also addressed his managerial strategy amid recent offensive struggles.
Why it matters: The outing marked another test after Fried missed more than two months with an elbow bone bruise. He threw a shutout in his July 23 return.
By the numbers: Fried entered Saturday 4-3 with a 3.23 ERA across 69 2/3 innings.
What to watch: Fried's final line and Boone's subsequent pitching decisions will shape the postgame assessment.