Max Fried Returns to Yankees Rotation After Elbow Injury

Max Fried returned to the Yankees' rotation for Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, logging 3.2 innings with one run allowed on three hits and four strikeouts in a no-decision. His return follows a brief IL stint for a recurring bone bruise in his left elbow, an injury that initially sparked concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. His presence is viewed as a critical step for the Yankees as they look to stabilize their pitching staff for the late-season push.