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4mo ago

Yankees Sign Max Fried to Record $218M Deal for Left-Handed Pitcher

The eight-year contract secures the two-time All-Star as a key addition to New York's rotation after losing out on Juan Soto.

Overview

  • Max Fried's $218 million, eight-year deal with the Yankees is the largest ever for a left-handed pitcher, surpassing David Price's previous record.
  • The Yankees pivoted to Fried after Juan Soto signed with the Mets, using the freed-up budget to strengthen their pitching rotation.
  • Fried, a three-time Gold Glove winner, joins Gerrit Cole atop the Yankees' rotation, bringing postseason experience and a career 2.81 ERA over the past five seasons.
  • The Yankees view Fried as a pitcher with potential for further development, emphasizing their commitment to analytics and refining his pitch arsenal.
  • New York continues to bolster its roster, recently adding closer Devin Williams and versatile player Cody Bellinger, with plans to meet Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki soon.