Overview
- New York confirmed Fried will start March 25 against the Giants at Oracle Park for his first Yankees Opening Day assignment.
- In his final spring tune-up, Fried allowed three runs on five hits over five innings with four walks and two strikeouts, calling it a useful calibration.
- Gerrit Cole is targeting a late May or June return following his 2025 Tommy John surgery, according to team and media updates.
- Manager Aaron Boone said he expects Carlos Rodón to debut in April after an October 2025 elbow procedure to remove loose bodies and address a bone spur.
- Fried enters 2026 after an eight-year, $218 million signing and a 2025 season that led MLB with 19 wins to anchor a club seeking a deeper postseason run.