Max Fried

Max Fried said he felt his injury while warming up for the All-Star game.

Fantasy Impact

"He's going to have to miss a little time, but nothing showed on the MRI or anything," manager Brian Snitker said. "... Nothing major or anything like that, but enough that they're going to put him down until he's asymptomatic, and then he'll start throwing. Hopefully it's just a brief IL stint." Fried remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Braves have placed Max Fried on the 15-day IL with left forearm neuritis.

Fantasy Impact

Fried last pitched in the All-Star game, completing one inning of work. Dylan Dodd has been recalled to take Fried’s spot on the roster. The Braves should release more information about the severity of the injury soon.

Max Fried took a tough loss on Thursday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Despite delivering a quality start, Fried's efforts weren't enough as the Braves' offense failed to support him, culminating in a 1-0 defeat. This season, Fried has maintained a strong 3.08 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP, indicators of his reliability as a starter. His consistent strikeout numbers and solid command, evidenced by a 2.79 strikeout-to-walk ratio, should keep him in good standing in fantasy rotations. However, his fantasy managers might be growing weary of the lack of run support, which could be a concern for his win potential moving forward.

Max Fried struggled in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Phillies, allowing five earned runs on 11 hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marks a noticeable deviation from his otherwise stellar season, where he maintained a 3.18 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 17 starts. The uptick in hits and runs allowed in this outing could raise concerns about his consistency moving forward, especially considering it inflated his ERA and WHIP slightly. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of rebound or further regression, but given his strong season-long metrics, this game may well be just a bump in the road.

Max Fried turned in a solid performance in Saturday's narrow 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings. This outing reflects Fried's consistent season, maintaining a strong 2.91 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP through 16 starts. His ability to limit damage, evidenced by a 3.35 FIP and a .264 BABIP, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues. While his strikeout rate isn't elite at 7.9 K/9, his control and efficiency in run prevention help balance his value. Fried's performance should keep fantasy managers confident in his role as a stable starting pitcher in their rotations.