Yankees Secure Ace Max Fried with Record $218M Deal
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The New York Yankees have signed left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract, making him the highest-paid left-handed pitcher in MLB history. The deal includes a full no-trade clause and no opt-outs. Fried, a key player in the Atlanta Braves' 2021 World Series win, joins the Yankees after the team missed out on signing Juan Soto. Fried's addition strengthens the Yankees' rotation, which already includes Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón. The Braves will receive a compensation draft pick for losing Fried.
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