Max Friedwon't pitch for the American League in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game. He's beenreplaced on the rosterby fellowNew York YankeespitcherCarlos Rodón. Originally, the reason for Fried not pitching in Atlanta was because he played Saturday and couldn't appear in the All-Star Game on two days' rest. However, a familiar problem for Fried has arisen and the Yankees are concerned that it could linger past the All-Star break. Fried developed a blister on his left index finger duringSaturday's 5-2 lossto theChicago Cubs. As a result, he left the game after pitching only three innings while allowing three earned runs, six hits and three walks. According to Fried, he felt the blister in the third inning on his fourth pitch toJon Berti, a 92.2 mph cut fastball. It was his 72nd pitch of the game. "I threw the fastball. I kind of felt it go," Fried said after the game,via MLB.com. "I threw the changeup with the next pitch and was able to get out of the inning." Fried concealed his left hand while talking to reporters, tucking it under his left arm or holding his hands behind his back. The blister — or more importantly, torn skin — is near the fingernail,according to NJ.com's Bob Klapisch. "It's a good one," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said,via The Athletic. "Like, he definitely had to come out." Max Fried addresses the media on exiting Saturday's game with a blister and a timeline for recovery.#YANKSonYESpic.twitter.com/wgCvfxr46W — YES Network (@YESNetwork)July 13, 2025 Blisters have been a problem for Fried throughout his MLB career. He's gone on the injured list four times because of them between 2018 and 2023, either on his left index finger or middle finger. Yet each instance has been different, according to Fried. "Every case is its own thing," Fried said,via the Associated Press. "Definitely didn't want to do too much where I wanted to catch it, hopefully before it became a real big, big deal." "It definitely was uncomfortable enough to the point where I didn't want to risk more and it was going to affect my pitches," he added. "So, yeah, just the next couple of days are going to be big in just being able to evaluate on how long I need." Despite all of his experiences with blisters, the nine-year veteran hasn't found the best way to alleviate the problem. Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan famouslysoaked his finger in pickle brineto toughen up the skin, an example thatone reporter mentionedto Fried. He didn't indicate if dipping his index finger in a pickle jar was in his future, but explained that he's tried various creams and pieces of equipment to treat the blisters. In his first season with the Yankees after signingan eight-year, $218 million contract, Fried leads MLB with 11 wins, in addition to a 2.43 ERA in 113 innings (20 starts). He was under consideration to start for the American League in the All-Star Game, but theDetroit Tigers'Tarik Skubalwillnow get that nod. After Sunday, the Yankees don't play again until Friday which gives Fried time to heal if he's scheduled to pitch their first game after the All-Star break. WithGerrit ColeandClarke Schmidtout for the rest of the season, Luis Gil still yet to returnfrom a lat strainand Ryan Yarbroughsuffering an oblique strain, the Yankees certainly don't need another pitcher on the injured list.