Max Fried (blister) told reporters on Friday that he has felt good playing catch since his blister issue popped up and he’s hopeful that he’ll be able to start during the team’s upcoming series against the Blue Jays.
Fried had been scheduled to start the second half opener on Friday night, but he and the Yankees wanted to give his blister a few extra days to calm down. It sounds like if he continues to progress he’ll slot into the team’s rotation early next week, but a backdated stint on the injured list remains a possibility if it continues to linger.