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Rodón Replaces Fried on AL All-Star Roster, Skubal Named Game Starter

MLB protocols have Fried sitting out Tuesday’s exhibition to preserve his arm for regular-season duty

Jul 5, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees looks on during the first inning Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Overview

  • MLB announced on July 11 that Max Fried, after starting for the Yankees on Friday, will skip Tuesday’s All-Star Game to rest his arm
  • Three-time All-Star Carlos Rodón will travel to Atlanta’s Truist Park as he fills Fried’s spot on the AL active roster
  • Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been designated by MLB as the American League’s starting pitcher for the Midsummer Classic
  • MLB rather than All-Star managers retains sole authority to select game starters, a rule affirmed in this week’s lineup changes
  • Fried remains healthy and is on track to start the Yankees’ regular-season opener in Atlanta on Saturday