Yankees Secure Max Fried with Historic $218M Deal, Red Sox Seek Redemption
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Max Fried has signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees, marking the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in MLB history. This move ends Fried's tenure with the Atlanta Braves, where he was a key player in their recent successes, including a World Series win. The Braves were unable to match the Yankees' offer, highlighting the financial dynamics of baseball free agency. Fried's departure is a significant loss for the Braves, but a major gain for the Yankees' pitching rotation.
- Max Fried agrees to record-setting, eight-year deal with Yankees, officially ending Braves tenure The Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Sources: Yanks get Fried for $218M, record for LHP ESPN
- Yankees’ infield options after Juan Soto exit, Max Fried signing NJ.com
- There is still time for the Red Sox to save themselves WEEI
- Yankees give ace Max Fried record-breaking contract after Soto strikeout USA TODAY
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