Braves' Max Fried considered 'day to day' after being hit on left hand by comebacker

Ameer Tyree

Braves' Max Fried considered 'day to day' after being hit on left hand by comebacker image

Max Fried exited the mound early Tuesday with a scary injury.

The Braves pitcher was hit on his left hand by a comebacker in the second inning of his start against the Dodgers. 

After being evaluated by team personnel, he was forced to exit the game. The 25-year-old threw just 35 pitches before being replaced by Josh Tomlin.

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The Braves announced that X-rays on Fried's hand were negative. He is listed as day to day.

Fried has been stellar for the Braves so far this season. He entered his start Tuesday with a 4-1 record and a 2.11 ERA in 38 1/3 innings pitched.

The Braves entered Tuesday with an 18-17 record.

 

Ameer Tyree