Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) will make at least one more rehab start after pitching on Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett. Fried allowed three runs while striking out five in 3 1/3 innings during Friday's outing. The left-hander has been sidelined since early May due to a left forearm strain. The organization was hopeful that Fried would be able to return next week. However, that won't happen after Fried only lasted 65 pitches during Friday's rehab start. It sounds like he's getting closer to returning, so fantasy managers should check the waiver wire to make sure Fried isn't sitting there.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried's (forearm) third minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday was postponed due to rain. There will be a doubleheader on Friday, but the Braves haven't decided which game Fried will start. Instead, the 29-year-old will toss five innings a day later. If he can avoid any setbacks on Friday, the Braves should reinstate him from the injured list at some point next week. He's made a start each for Gwinnett and High-A Rome so far and has gone 4 1/3 shutout innings while walking two and striking out four on the farm. Fried has only made five starts so far in 2023 due to injury, but he's a fantasy ace when he's healthy and he should not be on any waiver wires.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is scheduled to throw five innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Gwinnett. It increases the possibility that Friday could be activated from the injured list to start one of next week's games against the Boston Red Sox. The 29-year-old southpaw has looked good so far in his first two rehab starts, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings with four starts, so as long as everything goes well on Thursday, fantasy managers should expect to get him back next week. Fried has been out since early May with a left-forearm strain, but he's a fantasy ace when he's healthy.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out three over three scoreless innings in Saturday's rehab start with High-A Rome. The 29-year-old threw 30 pitches, landing 23 for strikes. He has been sidelined since early May with a left forearm strain. The southpaw is on track to return in late July. He posted a 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 25:6 K: BB across 26 innings before landing on the injured list. Fried will have a few more rehab starts as he continues to be stretched out. Fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all league formats.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) will make his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Rome on Saturday. Fried made his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett last week and gave up one hit while walking two and striking out one in 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 29-year-old southpaw should go a little deeper in Saturday's start, and barring any setbacks, he's expected to rejoin Atlanta's starting rotation as their ace by the end of July. Fried has only made five starts due to injuries so far in 2023, but he's been his normal ace-like self when on the mound, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched. He'll return to being a must-start each time he takes the mound once he rejoins the Braves.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) threw 35 pitches over 1 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. The 29-year-old left-hander threw 18 strikes and walked a pair of batters in the contest and was taken out after 1 1/3 innings. This was Fried's first start since early May when he hit the injured list with a forearm strain, so it makes sense that the Braves wanted to keep it short. The team will want to stretch him out a bit more before rejoining the major league club so he'll get a few more rehab starts.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Last year's National League Cy Young runner-up has been on the injured list since May 9 with a left-forearm strain, but he's getting close to returning to Atlanta's starting rotation. The 29-year-old southpaw will take the next step in his recovery after throwing a successful live batting practice session on Tuesday. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the minors, Fried should return for fantasy managers later this month. Fried is a fantasy ace when healthy and had a shiny 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings in his first five starts in 2023 before going on the shelf.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) threw live batting practice on Tuesday, and it went well. When asked if Fried's next step would be a minor-league rehab assignment, Snitker said the team will see how Fried feels on Wednesday first. If the 29-year-old southpaw is feeling good and is cleared to start a rehab assignment soon, he should be able to return to Atlanta's starting rotation early in the second half of the season after next week's All-Star break. Fried is a fantasy ace when healthy, but he's been out since early May with a left-forearm strain. In his five starts this year, he's gone 2-1 with a shiny 2.08 ERA (3.06 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, six walks and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched. He shouldn't be available on any waiver wires.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) faced live hitters on Friday for the first time since resuming throwing. It was a big step in the rehab process, and manager Brian Snitker said it went well. There's still no timetable for Fried to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, but a return to Atlanta's starting rotation isn't expected to be too long after the All-Star break in mid-July. The 29-year-old southpaw has been on the injured list since early May due to a left-forearm strain, but Fried is making some good progress as we head into July. As soon as he starts a rehab assignment, he won't be far away. The fantasy ace must remain stashed in all leagues. In five starts before going on the shelf, he went 2-1 with a stellar 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) has resumed throwing off a mound, but he hasn't faced hitters yet. The Braves are being cautious with his rehab, and he won't be back with the team until after the All-Star break in mid-July. Fried will eventually advance to full bullpen sessions, will resume facing hitters and will then need to go out on a minor-league rehab assignment before he joins the Braves' starting rotation for the second half of the season. The 29-year-old southpaw is dealing with a left-forearm strain and has been sidelined since early May. Fantasy managers must remain patient and keep him stashed in all formats. Before the injury, Fried was performing like an ace, going 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings over five starts.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) is progressing. According to manager Brian Snitker, the left-hander's flat-ground sessions have gone well, although he's still not ready to begin throwing off the mound. Fried amassed a 2-1 record with a 2.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts in five starts in 2023. However, he suffered a forearm strain in early May and has been on the shelf ever since. But there may be light at the end of the tunnel, so fantasy managers should keep their fingers crossed and hope Fried is back sooner rather than later.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) played catch on flat ground on Thursday. Once Fried begins building up his arm again, he'll start throwing bullpen sessions, live batting practice and making minor-league rehab starts like he's going through another spring training, so he won't be back in the big leagues for some time. Still, fantasy managers should be encouraged that the 29-year-old southpaw has been cleared to begin his throwing program. Fried has been shut down for over two weeks with a left-forearm strain. If everything goes well with no setbacks, there's a chance he could rejoin Atlanta's starting rotation before the end of June. Fried was pitching like an ace before his injury and should remain stashed in all fantasy formats.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is close to resuming throwing, so it seems realistic to expect him back sometime around the All-Star break in early July. Fried was placed on the injured list with a strained left forearm two weeks ago, and he was recently cleared to resume lifting weights. Fantasy managers are going to need to remain patient with the 29-year-old southpaw, and he should remain stashed in all formats. Once he begins throwing bullpen sessions again, he'll eventually need to go on a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment as well. Getting Fried back at any point in July might be a best-case scenario for the Braves and fantasy managers. Before the injury, he had gone 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA (3.06 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, six walks and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings over just five starts.

According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) has been lifting weights. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured list after suffering a strained forearm. There was talk he'd miss a few months. However, the fact he's at least doing something is a positive sign. Fried had played well before going down with the injury, compiling a 2-1 record (five starts) with a 2.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 26 innings. Without a doubt, plenty of fantasy managers are waiting for the 29-year-old to return, so he's worth a stash until that happens.

Atlanta Braves Max Fried (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left forearm on Tuesday. It was unclear how long he would be on the shelf in the initial reports, but according to Fox Sports: MLB, the left-hander will miss at least two months with the ailment. That's a huge blow to the Braves and fantasy managers, as Fried has developed into a fantasy ace over the past couple of seasons. This year, the 29-year-old owns a 2.08 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and six walks over five starts and already missed time in April with an injury. Fantasy managers should be stashing Fried in every league, hoping that he'll come back at the two-month mark.

The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Max Fried (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 6) with a strained left forearm on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Danny Young from the minors in a corresponding move. Fried will now miss at least a couple of weeks, and it's unlikely he'll be ready to return to the rotation when he's eligible on May 21. In the meantime, fantasy managers must be patient and stash him in an injured-list spot. Jared Schuster is expected to take Fried's spot in Atlanta's rotation, giving him more fantasy upside in the short term. This is already Fried's second trip to the IL in 2023, but he's been an ace when healthy, posting a 2.08 ERA (3.12 FIP), 1.08 WHIP, six walks and 25 K's in 26 innings over his five starts.

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried gave a strong outing against the New York Mets Friday. He pitched five innings and allowed only three hits and a single walk while striking out an impressive seven batters. Fried has been on a tear with an outstanding 2-0 record, 0.45 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts over 20 frames tossed since the start of the season. He is a must-start in fantasy, with his next outing scheduled for Wednesday versus the Marlins.

The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and placed left-hander Lucas Luetge (bicep) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 14) in a corresponding move with left bicep inflammation. Fried injured his hamstring on Opening Day but will now return to face the San Diego Padres on Monday on the road. The 29-year-old southpaw is typically a must-start ace for fantasy managers, but you should think twice before using him against a potent San Diego lineup this week, especially since Fried didn't even have a minor-league rehab start before returning from the injured list.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) has passed all of his tests, but the skipper wasn't ready to confirm that Fried could be just a couple of days away from being activated from the injured list. But without any plans for a minor-league rehab assignment, Fried could return to the Braves rotation on April 17 or April 18 to face the San Diego Padres in his first start since straining his left hamstring on Opening Day. The 29-year-old did some fielding drills earlier this week and appears to be ready to go without a rehab assignment. It's good news for fantasy managers, although he'll be returning to a scary matchup on the road against the Padres if the Braves don't require him to make a rehab start first.

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) has been throwing off the mound without incident, but he hasn't put full stress on his injured leg yet while doing fielding drills and covering first base, according to manager Brian Snitker. Fried landed on the 15-day injured list after tweaking his hamstring on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals. He allowed a run on four hits while walking none and striking out two in only 3 1/3 innings on March 30 before departing early in his only start of the regular season so far. Barring a setback as he works his way back, Fried should have a chance to return to the Braves rotation before the calendar flips May. The 29-year-old southpaw is Atlanta's ace and should be stashed in all fantasy leagues.