The Yankees have been MLB’s best team on the mound through the first month and a half of the 2026 season, but their esteemed rotation took a blow on Wednesday when Max Fried was removed from his start against the Orioles early with an elbow injury.
Fried exited the game after three innings. He threw 61 pitches and surrendered three runs while striking out two batters and walking one hitter. MLB's highest-paid left-handed pitcher entered Wednesday leading the majors in innings pitched and home run rate, having allowed just one homer this season—a remarkable feat for someone whose home field is Yankee Stadium.
