ATLANTA -- In a perfect world, Max Fried would take the mound at Truist Park for the first time as a member of the New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves, his former club, to open the second half Friday.
But a blister on the former Brave's left index finger will likely foil those plans. The question is how much time Fried will need for the blister to heal before making his next start. And if history is any indication, Fried, who has gone on the injured list with a blister issue in four different seasons, could miss at least one start.