Max Fried injury updates: Latest news on Yankees ace after leaving game vs. Orioles with elbow soreness

During Wednesday's bout with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankee ace Max Fried left after three innings with an apparent injury. It was later deemed that Fried was suffering from "left elbow posterior soreness."

It is currently unclear how long the southpaw will miss, but with Gerrit Cole already beginning the season recovering from injury, another lengthy tenure on the injured list is far from asked for.

Here's the latest news on New York's ace leaving in the third inning with elbow soreness.

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Max Fried injury updates

May 15

4:30 p.m. - Max Fried is being added to the Yankees' injured list, but the concerns are less severe than some initially suspected. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, an MRI revealed that Fried only has a bone bruise in his left elbow, without any significant ligament damage.

Max Fried is heading to the injured list, but the news is relatively positive all things considered: An MRI revealed a bone bruise in his left elbow, per the team. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will look over the imaging, but if there is no ligament damage, the Yankees avoid worst case.

May 13

2:58 p.m. - Fried will undergo imaging on Thursday to determine how severe his elbow injury is he picked up during his Wednesday start against the Orioles, per Jack Curry.

Fried left today’s game after 3 innings with left elbow posterior soreness, the Yankees said. He will be examined by Dr Chris Ahmad and will undergo imaging tomorrow. Tune in to the YES postgame show for updates.

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What happened to Max Fried

After three innings of work for Fried against the Orioles, he exited the game with the broadcast citing an apparent injury. It was later determined to be "left elbow posterior soreness."

Through three innings of pitching, Fried threw 61 pitches and gave up five hits and three runs, while striking out two batters. The Yankees had not scored during the time he was in the game.

Fried will undergo imaging on Thursday and will be looked at by Dr. Chris Ahmad.

It is uncertain how much time the left-handed pitcher will miss. Prior to the end of their game on Wednesday, New York is 27-16 and currently in second place in the AL East, while also having the second-best record in the American League.

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Max Fried contract details

Prior to his first start with his new team last season, Fried inked an eight-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees, according to Spotrac. He is under contract in New York until his age-38 season. 

He will be an unrestricted free agent in 2039.