Yankees Concerned as Max Fried Exits Start with Recurring Blister Issue, All-Star Game Impacted

Yankees pitcher Max Fried left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs after just three innings due to a blister on his left index finger, a recurring issue that has landed him on the injured list four times in his career. This injury forced him to withdraw from the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, where he was replaced by teammate Carlos Rodón, despite being a strong candidate to start for the American League. Fried, who leads MLB with 11 wins and holds a 2.43 ERA in 20 starts, is currently being evaluated for the severity of the blister, with his availability for starts after the All-Star break remaining uncertain, further depleting the Yankees' pitching rotation.