Scouting Report: Max Wright
Colorado Rockies | C
Overall
Summary
Max Fried, 32-year-old Yankees ace, exited his start against Baltimore on May 13, 2026 after just 3 innings and 61 pitches due to left elbow posterior soreness. MRI and CT scans revealed a bone bruise. The Yankees placed him on the 15-day IL. While imaging showed his ulnar collateral ligament is intact and surgery is not required, Fried will undergo additional testing in a few weeks to determine return timeline. This marks another injury setback for a pitcher with a history of arm issues, though the prognosis appears less severe than Tommy John surgery risk.
Strengths
- Ulnar collateral ligament confirmed intact - no Tommy John surgery needed
- Posterior elbow soreness is less serious than medial elbow distress
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