Max Fried embraced his 'Uncle Max' role and stole the All-Star break off the field originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just because he skipped pitching Tuesday night’s All‑Star Game doesn’t mean Max Fried wasn’t working. The Yankees ace may not have taken the mound, but he was doing duty as “Uncle Max.”

The Yankees left-hander pulled out of the Midsummer Classic on Friday — and was replaced by teammate Carlos Rodón — due to him starting Saturday’s game against the Cubs, which would have had him pitching on two days of rest in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.