Yankees activate Max Fried for Game 2 against Pirates

He missed over two months with an elbow bone bruise.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

Yankees announce LHP Max Fried (out since May 13 with bone bruise in his throwing elbow) will return in Game 2 of Wednes Via @MLB on X

What happened: The New York Yankees announced left-handed pitcher Max Fried will return for Game 2 of Wednesday's scheduled doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has been sidelined since May 13 with a bone bruise in his throwing elbow.

Why it matters: The activation reinforces the New York rotation ahead of the August trade deadline. The Yankees carry a 50-41 record into the matchup.

By the numbers: New York rides a two-game winning streak and averages 4.7 runs per game this season. Pittsburgh enters the contest at 47-44 overall.

What to watch: The Yankees will evaluate their rotation depth as Fried makes his first appearance since the middle of May.

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