Yankees' Fried Reaches 10 Wins, Builds All-Star Starting Case

Max Fried has emerged as a standout pitcher for the New York Yankees, becoming the first pitcher to reach 10 wins this season and quickly establishing himself as the staff ace after Gerrit Cole's season-ending surgery. Fried, who signed a $218 million, eight-year contract last December, boasts a 1.92 ERA, ranking second in the majors, and has tied for the most games with at least seven innings pitched without allowing an earned run. His performance has put him in contention to be the American League's starting pitcher for the All-Star Game, with Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledging Fried is making a strong case. Fried is only the third Yankees pitcher since 1962 to be the first in the majors to reach double-digit victories, joining CC Sabathia and Tommy John. Teammates praise his impact, highlighting his reliability and skill, especially following Cole's injury. Fried himself emphasizes the team effort behind his success, viewing wins as a collective achievement rather than an individual accolade.