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Fried and Will Warren were set to piggyback, but Fried was able to go nearly six while Warren threw 2 1/3 scoreless inning after he departed. The southpaw struck out four, and he walked just one while allowing just an RBI single to Xander Bogaerts in the second. Fried looked good Friday, and he’ll look to continue to lower his ERA from a solid 2.73 against the Rockies at home next week.

That will be this weekend in San Diego. Fried threw 63 pitches in his start on Saturday, so he should be built up to at least 70 pitches by the weekend, but he has also battled a bone bruise in his elbow that has come from hyperextension while pitching. The Yankees may want to keep his pitch count in check before the postseason. For his part, Warren was great on Sunday against the Red Sox, but it seems that his reward might be a few innings of bulk relief in his next outing. That makes it tough to trust either pitcher this week.

Fried gave up three hits, walked one and struck out four. He threw 63 pitches in his first start since returning from an elbow injury. It could take another few starts before the Yankees relax Fried’s pitch count, but overall he pitched well. He’s lined up to face the Padres on the road next weekend.

As anticipated, Fried will return from the injured list to start the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox. The 32-year-old southpaw is expected to be limited to around 60 pitches in the contest, which could impact his ability to pitch long enough to earn a victory.

Blake added that Fried was up to 60 pitches during his final live batting practice session earlier this week, which is roughly the same number they’re targeting in his return from the injured list. The 32-year-old upper-echelon fantasy starter will be officially activated from the injured list prior to the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader against Boston.

Max Fried (elbow) will be activated from the injured list prior to the nightcap of Saturday’s twin bill at Yankee Stadium. Beck provides New York’s bullpen with a fresh arm after Cam Schlittler and three relievers combined on a five-hit shutout during Friday’s pivotal series opener.

This obviously makes the most sense, since Fried will be coming off the IL and there’s no reason to send someone down prior to the first game, but the Yankees didn’t want to confirm anything until after tonight’s game finished.

Fried missed two starts during his second absence with a bone bruise in his elbow. Boone wouldn’t confirm the order in which Carlos Rodón and Fried will start Saturday, but it’d make sense for Fried to pitch in the second game.

Fried completed a four-inning live batting practice session on Monday and appears to be on the precipice of returning from the injured list. The 32-year-old ace unexpectedly hit the injured list with a bone bruise and inflammation in his elbow earlier this month. It sounds like there’s a strong possibility he’s back in New York’s rotation this weekend.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday that Fried will progress to facing hitters in a live batting practice session next week before adding that a return following a minimum stint on the injured list is “in play.” There’s been nothing but optimistic news flowing out of New York’s clubhouse since Fried hit the injured list with a bone bruise and inflammation in his elbow earlier this week. There’s a realistic chance he’s back before the end of August.