Max Fried Signs Eight-Year Deal with Yankees

Max Fried, the former Atlanta Braves pitcher, has agreed to an eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees, marking a significant move in the MLB offseason. Fried, a two-time All-Star with a career 3.07 ERA, has been a hot commodity among teams, with the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays vying for his services following the departure of Juan Soto to the Mets. Reports indicated that the Yankees were willing to match other offers, which included a seven-year deal from competing teams. Fried's market value soared after similar pitchers like Blake Snell secured lucrative contracts, indicating high demand for top-tier starting pitchers. The Braves, meanwhile, will select 22nd in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft after the Nationals won the draft lottery. Other notable transactions include the Minnesota Twins signing former Braves pitcher Huascar Ynoa and the Boston Red Sox showing interest in Corbin Burnes.