Max Fried Set to Return for Yankees on Saturday

The New York Yankees will activate pitcher Max Fried from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Fried has been sidelined since August 17 due to a bone bruise in his pitching elbow, a condition that previously caused him to miss two months earlier this season.

Fried is expected to start one of the games in a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. He has performed well this season, posting a 2.81 ERA over 15 starts, with strong strikeout and walk rates. His return comes as the Yankees face a crucial series against the Red Sox, where they hold a narrow two-game lead for the American League's top Wild Card spot.

Fried's comeback is timely for the Yankees, who recently lost fellow left-hander Ryan Weathers to injury. The Yankees have recalled Elmer Rodríguez to fill in, but Fried's presence will strengthen their rotation as they aim for postseason contention.