News About Max Fried and Edwin Diaz
關於 Max Fried 和 Edwin Diaz 的消息
Introduction
Two famous baseball players are getting better. They want to play in games again soon.
兩位著名的棒球選手傷勢正在好轉，他們希望很快能重新參加比賽。
Main Body
Max Fried plays for the New York Yankees. He had a hurt elbow in May. Now he is practicing. He might play a game on July 18. The Yankees need him because they are losing games.
Max Fried 在紐約洋基隊效力。他在五月時肘部受傷。現在他正在練習，可能會在 7 月 18 日出賽。洋基隊很需要他，因為他們目前正處於輸球狀態。
Max Fried has a very expensive contract. He will play for the team until 2032.
Max Fried 擁有一份非常昂貴的合約，他將在該隊效力直到 2032 年。
Edwin Diaz plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had surgery on his elbow in April. He played one inning in a practice game recently. He threw the ball very fast.
Edwin Diaz 在洛杉磯道奇隊效力。他在四月時接受了肘部手術。他最近在一場練習賽中投了一局，球速非常快。
Diaz needs more practice. The Dodgers want him to play after the All-Star break.
Diaz 還需要更多練習。道奇隊希望他在全明星賽休賽期後回歸。
Conclusion
Both players are following a plan. They want to return to their teams soon.
兩位選手都在執行復健計劃，希望很快能回到自己的球隊。
Vocabulary Learning
🕒 Talking about the Future
In this story, we see two ways to talk about things that haven't happened yet. This is key for A2 English.
1. The "Will" Way (Sure/Fixed)
- Example: "He will play for the team until 2032."
- Use this when: You are stating a fact or a promise. It is a strong line to the future.
2. The "Might" Way (Not Sure)
- Example: "He might play a game on July 18."
- Use this when: You are guessing. It is a possibility, not a promise.
Quick Word Swap →
- Want to Desire (He wants to play)
- Need to Necessity (He needs practice)
Pattern to Notice:
Subject + Want/Need + to + Action
(Example: Diaz needs to practice)