Max Fried won’t get to face his old team this weekend, but the Yankees ace is cautiously optimistic he won’t be out much longer. The left-hander told reporters before Friday's series opener against the Braves that he’s “hopeful” he can return during the upcoming series in Toronto.

Max Fried should be ready to go in Toronto. Aaron Boone said Cam Schlittler underwent an MRI for "upper arm soreness" that came back negative.

ATLANTA —Facing his locker, Yankees pitcher Max Fried was getting ready to head outside to do some throwing when he turned around and noticed a pack of reporters standing a few feet away looking his way. “Oh, OK, I guess we can do this now,” Fried said Friday before the Yankees’ first game after the All-Star break.