Max Fried Still Dealing With a Blister on his Finger
Max Fried (finger) said it's still too soon to know if he'll pitch against the Atlanta Braves after the All-Star break, but his blister is moving in the "right direction" and "getting better," the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips reports. Fried exited in his start against the Chicago Cubs on July 12 after what appeared to be a blister on his left index finger. Although it is encouraging news that he is getting better, blisters are an interesting injury because the skin needs time to heal, which in some cases could be days, and in others, a couple of weeks. Although it's nice for the Yankees and fantasy managers to know it's not a serious injury to his shoulder or elbow, it is possible that he may need to skip a start or perhaps wait a few extra days after the All-Star break to toe the rubber again. Fried has enjoyed one of his better seasons in his professional career thus far with a 2.43 ERA and 1.01 WHIP, and he is holding opponents to a .211 batting average in 122 innings pitched. Once healed from this blister issue, fantasy managers can make him a set-and-forget type of player in their lineups.
Source: Gary Phillips
New York Yankees left-hander Source: Gary Phillips

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