2026 Injury Report: Updates on Fried, Soto, Yelich

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Fried, Soto, Yelich

Originally posted on New Baseball Media | Last updated May 14, 2026 2:01 AM ET

Things have been going well for the Yankees this year, particularly with respect to the rotation. New York hasn’t had Gerrit Cole out all this season, and just saw Carlos Rodon. Yet, a group led by Cam Schlittler and Max Fried has led the Yankees to one of the best records in the AL. However, Fried couldn’t finish his May 13 start against the O’s, and now the team must wait for imaging on his elbow.

Fried exited start early

Yankees pitcher Max Fried was removed from his start against the Orioles due to left elbow soreness. Per the left-hander, he felt it on the back of his elbow, by the triceps area.

Fried stated after the game that he’s not too worried but he wouldn’t put a timeline on when he’ll be ready.

Soto left game versus Tigers

Mets outfielder Juan Soto had to exit the team’s game on May 13 against the Tigers after he fouled a ball off his ankle. The incident happened in the third inning but he was able to stay in until the seventh.

X-rays on Soto’s ankle came back negative, per manager Carlos Mendoza.

That was just one of two notable hits for the Mets on the day. Catcher Francisco Alvarez, who left the team’s game on May 12, was placed on the IL with a meniscus tear. Alvarez is expected to miss six to eight weeks.

IL placements

Marlins rookie pitcher Robby Snelling was placed on the IL with a left elbow UCL sprain.

Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder was placed on the IL with right shoulder pain.

The Angels placed pitcher Drew Pomeranz on the injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Athletics pitcher Brooks Kriske was placed on the IL with a right shoulder impingement.

Rehab assignments

With Triple-A Toledo, Tigers pitcher Troy Melton struck out three over two scoreless innings (54 pitches). Melton walked two & gave up two hits. He averaged 96 MPH on his four-seamer, and 95 MPH on his two-seamer.

Nationals reliever Clayton Beeter struck out two over an inning for the team’s FCL affiliate.

Giants reliever Erik Miller struck out two over one inning for Low-A San Jose.

Other notes

Jeremy Pena did not play in a rehab game on the day. Pena is dealing with neck soreness.

Trea Turner (illness) and Christian Yelich (back) were withheld from their respective teams’ lineups on May 13. Turner came in as a substitution later in the game.

This article first appeared on New Baseball Media and was syndicated with permission.

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