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Max Fried Tops 10 Wins, Solidifies All-Star Starter Bid

He has posted a 1.92 ERA as New York’s de facto ace following Gerrit Cole’s spring training surgery.

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, May 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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Overview

  • In his first season under an eight-year, $218 million contract, Fried improved to 10-2 after allowing one unearned run and striking out seven over seven innings in a 7-1 win at Cincinnati.
  • He became the earliest pitcher in the majors to reach double-digit victories this year, claiming the MLB lead with his performance on June 25.
  • Fried ranks second in MLB with 108 innings pitched and is tied for the most games of at least seven shutout innings this season.
  • He has been especially dominant after Yankees losses, posting an 8-1 record with a 0.93 ERA over 10 starts following team defeats.
  • Manager Aaron Boone says Fried remains under consideration to start the July 15 All-Star Game in Atlanta with a few starts left before the midsummer classic.