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David O'Brien: Braves will start Bryse Wilson, Max Fried and... - The Athletic Braves will start Bryse Wilson, Max Fried and Charlie Morton in a three-game Toronto series starting tonight, then slot Drew Smyly in for se...

MAY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up win in return Fried (1-1) collected the win in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact Aside from a Yan Gomes solo shot in the fourth inning, Fried was sharp in his return from a hamstring strain, tossing 45 of 72 pitches for strikes. The southpaw had a rough start to the season, but now that he's healthy, he'll keep chipping away at his 8.44 ERA, with his 20:6 K:BB through 16 innings suggesting his ratios could improve rapidly.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated ahead of start Fried (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Fried's activation was expected, as the southpaw will start Wednesday's game against the Nationals. The 27-year-old completed a live batting practice session with no issues Thursday and will be pitching on normal rest. Fried posted an 11.45 ERA and 2.55 WHIP in 11 innings across his first three starts of the season before he was placed on the injured list.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm feeling great': Fried set to make return  After spending three weeks on the injured list, Max Fried will make his return to the mound on Wednesday against the Nationals. Fried threw...

MAY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Set to start Wednesday Fried (hamstring) will return from the injured list and start Wednesday against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old completed a live batting practice session with no issues last Thursday and will make his first start in just over three weeks Wednesday. Fried surrendered 14 runs over 11 innings through his first three starts of the season before landing on the injured list with the hamstring strain.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses during live BP session Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Fried (hamstring) looked sharp while throwing a live batting practice session Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact In addition to throwing with no discomfort, Fried was able to field bunts and cover first base without incident, according to Snitker. Atlanta wants to see how Fried feels a day after the workout before deciding his next step, but he looks like he could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list early next week. If that's the case, Fried would likely start either Tuesday or Wednesday in Washington.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face hitters Fried (hamstring) will face hitters in a live batting practice session or simulated game Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fried threw off a mound Monday, though it was apparently not live batting practice as previously reported. He could be in line to start in Washington next week if he gets through Thursday's session without setbacks.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Max Fried will face hitters in a simulated game... - The Athletic Max Fried will face hitters in a simulated game or live batting practice on Thursday, and barring any setbacks the Braves could activate him...

APRIL 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could return next week Fried (hamstring) could be activated during Atlanta's early-May series in Washington, which runs from May 4 to May 6, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fried has been out since April 13 due to a right hamstring strain. He threw off a mound Monday and will throw live batting practice later in the week, with an eye towards returning during the series against the Nationals if he gets through those sessions without setbacks.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live batting practice Fried (hamstring) threw live batting practice Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fried has been out for just shy of two weeks with a strained right hamstring. Atlanta has yet to announce when he'll be activated, but it's possible he returns over the weekend against the Blue Jays. With that series being played in an American League park, Fried wouldn't have to worry about aggravating his hamstring issue while running the bases.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing side sessions Fried (hamstring) threw a side session and took fielding drills Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The southpaw is making progress in his recovery from a hamstring strain, but as yet there's no timetable for Fried's return to the rotation. As he's already been sidelined for two weeks, he'll need some time to ramp back up even after he's 100 percent healthy, and Atlanta won't want to risk Fried aggravating the injury by rushing him back.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to advance to mound work Fried (hamstring) has been able to play catch but has yet to throw off a mound, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fried has spent the required 10 days on the injured list but remains without a timeline to return to action. He was initially expected to miss just one start, but he'll wind up missing two at a minimum.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still day-to-day Manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Fried (hamstring) is still considered day-to-day, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fried has been dealing with a right hamstring strain that he sustained while running the bases, and it's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return to game action. If the southpaw is forced to miss another turn through the rotation, Bryse Wilson would likely start once again Sunday with Drew Smyly (forearm) slated to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: The Braves hope Max Fried only misses one start... - The Athletic The Braves hope Max Fried only misses one start after going on the 10-day IL for a strained right hamstring. Since there two off days in the...

APRIL 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: Starting pitcher Max Fried (strained right... - The Athletic Starting pitcher Max Fried (strained right hamstring) and center fielder Cristian Pache (strained left groin) were placed on the 10-day IL W...

APRIL 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on IL Atlanta placed Fried on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact Fried will be sidelined after tweaking his hamstring while running the bases during his start Tuesday against the Marlins. Considering that the young lefty had been roughed up for 13 runs (12 earned) in six innings over his last two starts, the trip to the IL could provide a well-timed break for Fried to get his mechanics right. Tucker Davidson was recalled from Atlanta's alternate site in a corresponding move, but Bryse Wilson could be the top candidate to fill Fried's spot in the rotation.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morning Mound Visit: Max Fried to have MRI on hamstring Fried apparently hurt himself running the bases; The difficulty of detecting foreign substances; The red-hot Reds bats

APRIL 14, 2021 • BEYONDTHEBOXSCORE.COM

Undergoing MRI on hamstring Fried (0-1) will undergo a precautionary MRI on his right hamstring after Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. The left-hander took the loss after...

Impact The 27-year-old apparently suffered the injury while running the bases after his final at-bat Tuesday, so it's not the reason behind his struggles for a second consecutive start. Fried's availability for his next turn through the rotation Sunday against the Cubs will remain up in the air until the results of the MRI are announced.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves fans can breathe a sigh of relief about Max Fried Atlanta Braves fans don't need to worry about left-handed Max Fried missing his next start. Even though left-hander Max Fried had to exit Ga...

APRIL 7, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Roughed up in no-decision Fried lasted two innings in a no-decision Wednesday in Atlanta's 7-6 win over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader. He gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk while st...

Impact Fried struggled out of the gate in his second start of the season, giving up four runs in the first inning while the Nationals batted around the order. He allowed three more hits and a run before escaping the second inning, with one of the outs coming on a line drive that caromed off Fried's lower right leg over to third baseman Austin Riley, who tagged out Trea Turner. Fried remained in the game to face two more hitters in the inning, but manager Brian Snitker elected not to send out the struggling southpaw for the third. According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, Snitker said after the game that Fried was fine and was lifted early mainly as a precaution, so the 27-year-old should be ready to pitch when his next turn comes up Monday versus the Marlins.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fried exits early after comebacker to leg Max Fried exited Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Nationals after getting struck in the right calf during the second inning of the fir...

APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Punches out eight Fried allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across five innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Fried allowed seven baserunners and both of his earned runs in the first three innings, particularly struggling with his control. However, he turned it on from there, punching out four hitters across his final two frames while keeping the basepaths much cleaner. His encouraging performance was backed by 19 swinging strikes on 94 total pitches. Fried currently lines up to make his second start of the season Tuesday at Washington.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

3 high school teammates become MLB opening day starters

Lucas Giolito, Max Fried and Jack Flaherty were teammates nine years ago at Harvard-Westlake, a prestigious prep school in Los Angeles

MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvard-Westlake to make history with three starting pitchers on MLB's opening day Former Harvard-Westlake pitchers Max Fried, Jack Flaherty and Lucas Giolito will start for MLB teams on opening day, the first trio of high...

MARCH 31, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

2021 MLB season predictions: Division races, playoff picks, award winners and more

Ben Verlander outlines everything you need to know for the 2021 MLB season, from division races to award contenders.

MARCH 30, 2021