New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried’s blistered left index finger will be monitored throughout the All-Star break, according to the Associated Press.

The Yankees are unsure of the severity of Max Fried's blister on his left index finger and will wait to see how the rotation will line up coming out of the All-Star break.

Detroit – The genesis of Tarik Skubal being named the American League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game Tuesday began with a phone call from Yankees ace Max Fried. “It was actually a really cool conversation from his perspective, because of his history with Atlanta and all that stuff,” Skubal said.