ATLANTA — Braves All-Star left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list with forearm neuritis, a nerve inflammation, in a move retroactive to Thursday, the Braves announced Sunday.

Fried (7-5, 3.08 ERA) has made 18 starts this season and has been a critical member of the Braves’ rotation along with Chris Sale and Reynaldo López. The Braves lost top pitcher Spencer Strider for the season in April after just two starts.

Manager Brian Snitker said Fried initially felt something getting loose before Tuesday’s All-Star Game appearance. Fried pitched the second inning, throwing 10 pitches and allowing one walk. He still felt something was off when he came to the ballpark on Friday, and he had an MRI that revealed the neuritis. He will not throw until he is asymptomatic.

“Hopefully it is just a brief stint on the IL,” Snitker said.

Fried, who has made the National League All-Star team in two of the last three seasons, missed three months last year with a strained forearm.

He last pitched for the Braves on July 11. He allowed one run on five hits in six innings during a 1-0 loss to the Diamondbacks in Arizona. He gave up a season-high 11 hits in his previous start, an 8-6 loss to the Phillies.

The Braves recalled lefty Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill Fried’s roster spot. Dodd made seven starts with the Braves in 2023 and was 2-2 with a 7.60 ERA. He is 2-7 with a 4.99 ERA this season with Gwinnett.

The Atlanta Braves received some unfortunate news on Tuesday when it was announced that starting pitcher Max Fried has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a forearm issue. Fried, who has been one of the team’s most reliable arms this season, will now be sidelined for an undetermined amount of time as he recovers from the injury.

The 27-year-old left-hander has been a key part of the Braves’ rotation this season, posting a 7-5 record with a 3.78 ERA in 22 starts. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team as they make a push for the playoffs in the competitive National League East.

Forearm injuries can be particularly concerning for pitchers, as they can often be a precursor to more serious arm issues such as elbow or shoulder problems. The Braves will undoubtedly be cautious with Fried’s recovery process to ensure that he is fully healthy before returning to the mound.

In the meantime, the Braves will need to rely on their depth to fill the void left by Fried’s absence. Veteran pitchers like Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly will need to step up and provide quality innings in his absence.

Overall, losing Max Fried to injury is a tough blow for the Braves, but they will need to rally together as a team and continue to push forward in his absence. Hopefully, Fried will make a full recovery and be back on the mound soon to help lead the Braves to success in the postseason.