There was a welcome sight at Truist Park as Max Fried played catch in the outfield prior to Thursday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried has been on the injured list since May 9 due to a forearm strain. Fried threw from about 60 feet in the beginning of his throwing progression.
This just innnnn….Max Fried smiling & throwing. Hope this makes your Thursday as much as it did me #Braves pic.twitter.com/qp0Uag7zu8
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) May 25, 2023
This is still just the first step in the process for Fried, who will need to build back up, but it is still encouraging to see.