"If there was a time to get it, this is the one," Fried said. "I would love to not miss any time and be able to come back in without a problem."

Since the left-hander isn’t pitching in Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta, Fried and the Yankees get the benefit of the break, with their next game Friday against the Braves.

The Yankees dropped two games in a row after a listless loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and face some significant questions about their infield defense and bullpen depth with just a few weeks to go before the trade deadline.