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Created: 2025-07-12 22:38:54 UTC

Max Fried stood in front of a throng of reporters and TV cameras, hiding his right hand under his left arm at first, and then with both hands behind his back.

The New York Yankees’ ace didn’t want anyone seeing the blister that had formed on his left index finger, which has thrown into question his immediate future.

Asked about the size of the blister, manager Aaron Boone said, “It’s a good one. Like, he definitely had to come out.”



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