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.

Yankees ace Max Fried may not be playing in the All-Star Game, but he wasn’t going to miss out on the opportunity for a homecoming.

The New York Yankees ace has been replaced by a teammate on the All-Star Game roster, raising injury concerns.