Yankees Secure Max Fried with Record $218M Deal Amid Pitching Frenzy

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After missing out on Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have signed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract, marking a shift in strategy towards strengthening their pitching rotation. Fried, who joins Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, becomes the highest-paid left-handed pitcher in MLB history. Despite concerns over his recent injuries and postseason performance, the Yankees are betting on Fried's potential to bolster their chances in future playoff series.
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