Max Fried Takes Positive Steps in Recovery, Yankees Await Return

WHO:

NY Post - Max Fried, Yankees left-hander

MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

MLB.com - Gerrit Cole, Yankees right-hander

MLB.com - Trent Grisham, Yankees player

MLB.com - Ben Rice, Yankees player

WHAT:

NY Post - Max Fried is set to throw another simulated game.

MLB.com - Fried has been on the injured list since mid-May due to a left elbow bone bruise.

MLB.com - Fried will throw live batting practice on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, expected to throw 35 pitches.

MLB.com - Fried is not expected to pitch in a big league game for at least another month.

MLB.com - Gerrit Cole pitched five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out seven in a game against the Twins.

MLB.com - The Yankees won the game against the Twins 5-2, snapping a seven-game losing streak.

MLB.com - Trent Grisham hit a home run in his first game back from the 10-day IL.

WHERE:

NY Post - Yankee Stadium, New York

MLB.com - Yankee Stadium, New York

WHEN:

NY Post - Fried's simulated game is scheduled for Sunday.

MLB.com - The last time a Yankees pitcher recorded a quality start was on June 24.

WHY:

MLB.com - Fried is working on his mechanics and aims to be more balanced and on time on the mound.

MLB.com - The Yankees needed a win to break their losing streak.

HOW:

MLB.com - Fried has to go through several live sessions and a rehab assignment before returning to the big league.

MLB.com - Cole had a bullpen session during a rain delay, throwing from eight to 15 pitches during each session.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 06:18 UTC)

Max Fried is set to throw another simulated game on Sunday at Yankee Stadium as he continues to recover from a left elbow bone bruise that has kept him on the injured list since mid-May. In the meantime, Gerrit Cole helped the Yankees snap a seven-game losing streak by pitching five innings and allowing two runs in a 5-2 victory over the Twins, while Trent Grisham made an impressive return by hitting a home run in his first game back from the 10-day injured list. Fried is expected to throw 35 pitches during live batting practice, but he won't be ready to pitch in a big league game for at least another month.