Why the 2023 Atlanta Braves are the best Braves team of all time
The 2023 Braves are well-rounded, dynamic and deep. Here's why Ben Verlander thinks they're the best Braves team of all time.AUGUST 4, 2023
MAX FRIED #54 - PITCHER - NEW YORK YANKEES
11-10 W-L •
1.16 WHIP •
3.25 ERA
11-10 W-L
1.16 WHIP
3.25 ERA
Photos: Max Fried on mound as Braves begin series with Cubs Photos from the Braves at Cubs game on August 4, 2023.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • AJC.COM
David O'Brien: Braves brought Max Fried off the 60-day IL to... - The Athletic Braves brought Max Fried off the 60-day IL to start today at Wrigley Field, and designed outfielder Dalton Guthrie for assignment.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Activated ahead of Friday's start Fried (forearm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday ahead of his start against the Cubs.
Impact Fried has been on the shelf since May 9 with a left forearm strain. He built up to 79 pitches in his most recent rehab outing, so Fried should be able to go deep enough to qualify for the win in this one if he is pitching well. The 6-foot-4 lefty gave up five earned runs and struck out 13 over 12 innings across four rehab appearances in July.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' Max Fried set to return vs. red-hot Cubs Atlanta’s rotation will receive a long-awaited boost on Friday when the Braves begin a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Set for Friday return Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said that Fried (forearm) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Kevin McAlpin o...
Impact Atlanta has officially confirmed only Bryce Elder (Saturday) and Charlie Morton (Sunday) as its starters for the three-game set in Chicago, but barring a late setback while working out over the next couple of days, Fried is lined up to take the hill for the series opener. Fried, who has been on the shelf since May 9 with a left forearm strain, most recently made the fourth start of his rehab assignment last Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett. He covered 4.1 innings and tossed 79 pitches in that outing, so Fried should be capable of giving Atlanta something close to a full workload in his return to the big leagues.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Schultz: A healthy Max Fried will make Braves' quiet trade deadline look just fine If the Braves have a high-level Fried, they should be overwhelming World Series favorites. If they don’t have that Fried, danger could lurk.
AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Returning from IL this week Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed Sunday that Fried (forearm) has completed his minor-league rehab assignment and will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list l...
Impact Anthopoulos didn't specify what day Fried will be activated, but the southpaw is expected to start either Friday or Saturday versus the Cubs at Wrigley Field, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. In preparation for Fried's return, Atlanta already opened up a spot in the rotation by optioning right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Fried made the fourth and final start of his rehab assignment with Gwinnett this past Saturday, covering 4.1 innings and striking out four while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. He built up to 79 pitches in that outing, so Fried shouldn't be in line for any major workload restrictions when he returns to the Atlanta rotation.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Completes fourth rehab start Fried (forearm/illness) threw 79 pitches and allowed two runs over 4.1 innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The left-hander has given up five runs on 11 hits across 7.2 frames in his past two minor-league rehab outings, but he's more importantly continued to build up his workload. Saturday's outing was expected to be the final one of Fried's rehab assignment before he rejoins Atlanta's rotation, potentially lining him up to pitch Friday against the Cubs.
JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Braves' Max Fried tonight in his fourth and... - The Athletic Braves' Max Fried tonight in his fourth and possibly final rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett, at Jacksonville: 4 1/3 innings, five hits, two...
JULY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Max Fried set for next rehab start Saturday Fried has had his fourth rehab outing delayed because of a stomach virus.
JULY 28, 2023 • AJC.COM
David O'Brien: Max Fried will make his fourth minor-league... - The Athletic Max Fried will make his fourth minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday at Jacksonville. It was pushed back three days aft...
JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Making rehab start Saturday Fried (forearm/illness) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, Grant McAuley of 929 The Game reports.
Impact Fried had been slated to start for Gwinnett on Wednesday but had to be scratched due to a stomach bug. Saturday's rehab outing is expected to be his last before rejoining Atlanta's rotation. That would appear to set him up to start Aug. 4 against the Cubs, although the team has not confirmed that date yet.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Next rehab start still TBD Atlanta has not yet revealed when Fried (forearm/illness) will make his next rehab start, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact It won't be Friday, though, as Michael Soroka will be taking the ball for Triple-A Gwinnett. Fried had been scheduled to make his final rehab start for Gwinnett on Wednesday but was scratched from that outing because he was under the weather. Presumably, the illness will push back the left-hander's return to the Atlanta rotation at least a few days, although a return date for Fried has not yet been identified.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Illness prevents rehab start Fried (forearm) has been scratched from a scheduled rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday due to illness, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The rehab start was supposed to be his last before he rejoined Atlanta's rotation early next week, but this news could throw a wrench into those plans. Provided that Fried doesn't need to be pushed back more than a day or two, he should still be able to return next week. The team plans to announce Thursday or Friday when Fried's next start will be. The lefty has allowed three runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 7.2 frames in his first three rehab outings.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Fried, A.J. Minter will pitch for Gwinnett Stripers this week MILWAUKEE – Baseball fans in Jacksonville will have an exciting week.
JULY 23, 2023 • AJC.COM
David O'Brien: Max Fried will make his fourth rehab start... - The Athletic Max Fried will make his fourth rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Gwinnett at Jacksonville, and could be activated after this one, if all go...
JULY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Making another rehab start Fried (forearm) will make a fourth rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fried made his last rehab start Friday and tossed 65 pitches over 3.1 innings with the Triple-A club. His start in the minors Wednesday could be his final tune-up before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club. The southpaw made five starts with Atlanta before landing on the injured list in early May, and he posted a 2.08 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 26 innings.
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves notes: Injury updates on Dylan Lee, Max Fried and others Lee said it took about a month for the pain and discomfort to subside. All along, he’s rehabbed to try and return as soon as possible.
JULY 22, 2023 • AJC.COM
Another rehab start likely Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Saturday that Fried (forearm) will likely make one more rehab start, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact There had been some hope that Fried might be able to return to Atlanta's starting rotation next week in Boston, but he only lasted 3.1 innings (65 pitches) in his latest rehab outing Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett. The 29-year-old southpaw has been on the injured list since early May due to a left forearm strain.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes third rehab start Fried (forearm) allowed three earned runs over 3.1 innings in his third rehab start Friday at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact Fried surrendered six hits -- including two homers -- but he tallied five strikeouts without issuing a walk and ran his pitch count up to 65. On the shelf since early May because of a left forearm strain, the 29-year-old could potentially return to Atlanta's starting rotation next week at Boston. He had registered a sharp 2.08 ERA and 25:6 K:BB through 26 innings (five starts) for the NL East leaders prior to this lengthy IL stint.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Max Fried made his third rehab start and second... - The Athletic Max Fried made his third rehab start and second for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, and finished with this line: 3 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 5 K,...
JULY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rehab outing pushed due to weather Fried (forearm) will not make his scheduled rehab outing with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday because the was postponed, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fried was scheduled to work five innings, though the game was postponed due to rain. Gwinnett will play a doubleheader Friday, and it's expected that Fried will start in one of the contests. If everything goes according to plan, he is expected to rejoin the big-league rotation within the next week.
JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Max Fried's scheduled third rehab start... - The Athletic Max Fried’s scheduled third rehab start Thursday night for Triple-A Gwinnett against Norfolk was postponed due to rain. They’ll play two 7-i...
JULY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could return next week Fried (forearm) is slated to pitch five innings in his next rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact If he reaches that goal and all goes smoothly, Fried could return to Atlanta's starting rotation next week in Boston. Sidelined since early May because of a left forearm strain, the 29-year-old southpaw has worked 4.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts through his first two rehab outings.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
