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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Monday afternoon, the New York Yankees will be in Kansas City to open up their three-game series with the Royals.
The Yankees have been struggling as of late, but they are coming off a series where they split two games with the Tampa Bay Rays (and most recently won on Sunday).
New York Yankees Announce Max Fried Update
GettyMax Fried #54 of the New York Yankees reacts with manager Aaron Boone as he finishes the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on March 31, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Yankees have been without starting pitcher Max Fried since May 13.
Ahead of Monday’s game, manager Aaron Boone announced the latest update on Fried.
Via Greg Joyce of The New York Post: “Max Fried played catch today for the first time since being shut down. Aaron Boone said not to read too much into that because it doesn’t mean the start of his ramp-up, but he is at least able to get his arm moving.”
Max Fried played catch today for the first time since being shut down. Aaron Boone said not to read too much into that because it doesn’t mean the start of his ramp-up, but he is at least able to get his arm moving.
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