Yankees send Max Fried back to IL in surprise move; elbow bone bruise returns

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a recurring left elbow bone bruise, the same injury that sidelined him from May 13 to July 22 earlier this season. The move came as a surprise, occurring just hours after news broke that fellow starter Carlos Rodón was expected to return from the IL on Tuesday. The Yankees opted for the 15-day IL rather than the 60-day IL, suggesting they hope Fried, who holds a 4-4 record with a 2.81 ERA in 15 starts this season, may still return before the year ends.