This development marks another encouraging step for Fried, who has already begun facing hitters as part of his ramp-up. While this signals movement toward a possible return, he still needs to build up to a full starter’s workload.
Prior to the live BP, Fried threw a simulated game on July 5 at Yankee Stadium, facing hitters including Giancarlo Stanton and Ryan McMahon. In that session, he reached two innings and threw 36 pitches.
The timeline for a rehab assignment remains to be clarified. MLB teams typically monitor a 30-day clock once a player is sent out on a rehab stint, and Fried’s path will follow a structured progression toward a full workload.
The target for rejoining the rotation is a six-inning outing with at least 85 pitches. That protocol mirrors the approach used with Gerrit Cole after his Tommy John surgery. If Fried increases by roughly 15 pitches per outing, reaching the 85-pitch mark could occur after about four rehab starts. Under this framework, a mid-to-late July return could be possible, depending on how his rehab unfolds.
Fans will be watching closely as Fried advances through the next steps of his rehab plan, hoping for a timely and healthy return to the mound.
