Yankees call up Brendan Beck, Fried to start

6 sourcesUpdated Aug 29, 2026

The Yankees have designated Brendan Beck as the 27th man for a day-night doubleheader against the Red Sox, giving them an extra arm for potential innings in the twin bill. Max Fried is activated from the injured list to start one of the doubleheader games, with Carlos Rodón slated to start the other as New York aims to leverage its strengthened rotation. The club is pushing to widen its wild-card lead and could feature a rare quartet of Fried, Rodón, Gerrit Cole, and Cam Schlitter in the rotation for this critical stretch. Rodón has been ramping up after an elbow inflammation layoff, and Fried is returning from a shorter IL stint due to a bone bruise in his left elbow. The weekend series is positioned as a barometer for playoff positioning and could resemble a postseason matchup between the Yankees and Red Sox. Boone has signaled confidence in Fried’s eventual command and is managing workload as the rotation gears back up.

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Aug 29, 2026The Yankees and Red Sox play a pivotal four-game series, with Max Fried returning from the injured list and Carlos Rodón starting as New York bolsters its rotation for a potential postseason matchup.
Aug 29, 2026Cody Bellinger ends a lengthy homer drought with a three-run shot and leads the majors in Defensive Runs Saved as the Yankees hold the AL wild-card lead over the Red Sox.
Aug 29, 2026Aaron Judge says he intends to skip minor-league rehab and return quickly from his rib injury, insisting 'no detours needed.'

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ABC7 New YorkCenterYankees' Fried to come off IL and pitch Saturday against Red Sox

pinstripealley.comOtherYankees call up Brendan Beck for doubleheader, Max Fried to start Game 2

fantasypros.comOtherMax Fried (elbow) to start second game of doubleheader Saturday

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