Max Fried Nears Rehab Assignment After Second Simulated Game

Max Fried is progressing well in his recovery from an elbow injury. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Fried successfully completed a live batting practice session on Sunday, throwing 36 pitches in his second two-inning simulated game. He is scheduled to face live hitters again this Thursday or Friday. Following that session, the team plans to clear him for a minor-league rehab assignment, marking a critical step in his return to the Yankees' pitching rotation.