Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried is inching closer to a return to the mound after a prolonged absence due to a left elbow bone bruise. The 28-year-old pitcher has been out since mid-May, missing crucial games in the Braves' quest for a National League title. In a critical step towards his recovery, Fried is scheduled to throw another simulated game on Sunday. If all goes well, this could be a promising sign that Fried is on track to rejoin his teammates in the near future, potentially bolstering the Braves' chances in the second half of the season.
Max Fried is set to throw another simulated game Sunday in his comeback from a left elbow bone bruise that’s sidelined him since mid-May.
