The New York Yankees announced that left-handed pitcher Max Fried would start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking his return after an elbow injury. Fried impressed with seven strikeouts, contributing to a 2-0 victory, while manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about the team’s prospects with Fried and ace Gerrit Cole in the rotation. Although the Yankees are without injured captain Aaron Judge, they remain competitive in the AL East standings. They are expected to be active at the upcoming trade deadline as they prepare for a playoff push.
