What happened: Left-hander Max Fried had a bone spur removed from his pitching elbow, Cashman announced. The surgical cleanup took place early in the offseason to prepare for the 2027 campaign.

Why it matters: A clean bill of health entering camp avoids a delayed throwing progression for the starting rotation. Maintaining an uninterrupted winter calendar allows standard preparation without modified workloads.

What to watch: Fried is scheduled to begin a throwing program in December ahead of spring training.