Wednesday was Frieds last tune-up before the postseason when, if healthy, hes anticipated to begin Game 1 of the best-of-three wild-card round next week at Truist Park. This was Frieds 2nd trip because returning from the 10-day injured list with a back injury that cost him one start. Preferably, he wouldve logged a heavier work Wednesday with a week until his next getaway.
Snitker was positive that Fried avoided a major injury, however he stated the group would understand more later Wednesday night and Thursday.
” The preliminaries are excellent, but well know more (later) this evening,” he said. “He was walking gingerly a bit. We didnt wish to take any possibilities. … I believe it will be great. Tomorrow, well see where hes at and plan from there.”
Fried, 26, finishes his breakout season with a 7-0 record, a 2.25 ERA with a 50:19 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 11 starts (56 innings). The left-hander brought a decimated rotation, providing the only little bit of dependability and consistency the Braves got from the group. Hell be among the crowded field of National League Cy Young award contenders.
Braves’ Max Fried exits after one inning with ankle injury – Atlanta Journal Constitution
