Fry underwent Tommy John surgery in November. He could be ready to resume DHing about the time his 60-day stint is up in late May. He’s not expected to be an option behind the plate until much later in the year.

Fry underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his right elbow in November, and is expected to miss the first month-plus of the season. The 29-year-old was one of the most surprising positive developments in fantasy in 2024, and those who don’t invest early in the catching position may want to consider Fry as a late-round injury stash.

Ugh. This one is a significant development for fantasy managers as Fry will be sidelined until at least early May, even in a best-case scenario. The 28-year-old backstop was a key component of Cleveland’s surprising ALCS run this past season, belting a career-high 14 homers in 122 games. His catcher-eligibility made him a mixed-league relevant option in the late stages of 2025 fantasy drafts, but this latest development likely knocks him outside the top 20 backstops going into the year.

Fry dealt with elbow issues late in the season that limited him to the designated hitter position. The 28-year-old was a breakout player for the Guardians in 2025 and hit a game-winning homer in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Yankees, but it’s possible he may need to undergo an operation that could limit his availability to begin 2025. That’s purely speculative, and fantasy managers should have more clarity by the end of October.