PF
B
Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Max Fried (note: sources reference Max Fried, not Paul Fry) left his start on May 13, 2026 after 3 innings due to left elbow posterior soreness. MRI and CT imaging revealed a bone bruise. Yankees placed him on 15-day IL. No Tommy John surgery required; UCL intact. Timeline for return estimated at 2-3 weeks pending further testing. Fried has history of elbow issues including 2014 Tommy John surgery and 2023 forearm strain. Currently leads MLB with 61.2 innings pitched entering injury. Control issues noted with elevated walk rate (7.9% vs 6.4% prior season).
Strengths
- + No Tommy John surgery required
- + UCL ligament intact
- + Posterior elbow soreness less serious than medial elbow distress
- + Team physician optimistic about long-term outlook
- + Fried expressed confidence in recovery
- + Bone bruise typically less severe than structural ligament damage
Weaknesses
- - Left elbow bone bruise confirmed via imaging
- - History of elbow injuries (2014 Tommy John, 2023 forearm strain, 2024 forearm neuritis)
- - Abrupt departure from game after only 61 pitches suggests acute issue
- - Control problems emerging this season (walk rate increase)
- - High workload entering injury (61.2 innings, most in MLB)
- - Specific return timeline not yet established
- - Requires additional testing in few weeks to clear for throwing
Injury Status: IL-15
About
Paul Fry is a rp for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Colorado Rockies