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.

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.