New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried has undergone offseason surgery, the team announced Wednesday. The left-hander, who joined the Yankees on a eight-year, $218 million contract last winter, is expected to miss the start of spring training while recovering.
Details of the specific procedure and a precise timetable for his return were not immediately disclosed. Fried, 31, posted a 3.25 ERA over 29 starts in his first season with New York, striking out 166 batters across 174 1/3 innings.
The surgery adds uncertainty to the Yankees' rotation depth heading into 2027. General manager Brian Cashman is expected to address the situation when pitchers and catchers report next month.
