Scouting Report: Max Ferguson
Boston Red Sox | 2B
Overall
Summary
Max Fried, 32-year-old Yankees ace, exited his start against Baltimore on May 13, 2026 after just 3 innings due to left elbow posterior soreness. MRI and CT scans revealed a bone bruise. He was placed on the 15-day IL. While imaging showed his ulnar collateral ligament is intact and surgery is not required, Fried has a history of arm injuries including Tommy John surgery in 2014, a 3-month forearm strain in 2023, and forearm neuritis in 2024. Prior to the injury, Fried was struggling with command issues, with his walk rate climbing to 7.9% and allowing 3 earned runs in 3 innings on 61 pitches. He leads MLB with 61.2 innings pitched this season.
Strengths
- Ulnar collateral ligament is intact
- No surgery required
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