BALTIMORE — The most consistent and healthy part of the Yankees so far this season may have just taken its first hit.
Max Fried left Wednesday’s game against the Orioles after just three innings and 61 pitches, replaced by Paul Blackburn in a potential injury concern.
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There was nothing obvious that Fried was dealing with on the mound, though he has battled blister issues in the past, including last summer.
The Yankees did not immediately announce a reason for Fried’s early departure.
Fried was not his sharpest on Wednesday, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two.
Typically a terrific fielder, Fried also committed a throwing error on a bunt down the third base line in the third inning.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried pitches against the Orioles on May 13, 2026. AP The left-hander was coming off a rough start against the Brewers last Friday, when he got tagged for five runs on six hits and three walks.
The Yankees’ rotation has been the backbone of the club’s strong start to the season, with Fried carrying a 2.91 ERA into Wednesday’s start.
