The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher.
Fried was the franchise's big acquisition this offseason. After losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency, the Yankees pivoted and inked Fried to the largest contract ever for a left-handed pitcher. They gave the two-time All-Star an eight-year deal worth $218 million.
The New York Yankees franchise slugger addresses his relationship with Juan Soto after he left for the rival New York Mets.
Max Fried has spent the better part of two weeks getting to know his new teammates around Yankees camp, swapping anecdotes and pleasantries. On Tuesday, those introductions included a steady diet of fastballs,
The Braves are entering 2025 without Max Fried, leaving their rotation with major questions. With young arms battling for spots and trade rumors swirling, Atlanta’s pitching depth will be tested early.
Judge and Soto disagree on which New York organization is better positioned to win a championship and win sustainably.
The Atlanta Braves let Max Fried leave for the New York Yankees this winter without signing an obvious replacement. Can Bryce Elder help Atlanta stay afloat?