The team had already talked to the lefty starter a week before Juan Soto made his decision to sign a 15-year contract with the Mets.
If there’s any advice I would give Max Fried, the shiny new toy in the Yankees’ starting rotation, it’s this: Get off to a fast start. Talk to Carlos Rodon about what happens to big-money free agents who come down with a case of Bronxitis in April.
Max Fried will make his Yankees spring training debut on March 3, bringing experience and leadership to their pitching staff.
The New York Yankees reached the World Series in 2024 on the strength of their potent one-two punch of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. This season, the Yankees are relying on a talented and deep starting rotation led by the one-two punch of Gerrit Cole and Max Fried.
With spring training now a few weeks old, it’s clear the Yankees’ cerebral starters will be sounding boards for one another, as well as their teammates.
Aaron Judge, Feb. 25, 2025, at Tampa, Fla. Pete Caldera. Yankees' catchers pop up drill
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?
Soto’s departure upset the Yankees, but didn’t prevent them from responding quickly, and their pivot to pitching was as effective as it was decisive.
The New York Yankees have had a busy offseason acquiring big stars to load their roster for the 2025 season. Some of those players include pitcher Max Fried from the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs,
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training Join NOw TAMPA — The Yankees have a former Red Sox to thank for their new lefty’s bread-and-butter pitch.
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.
Fried will make his spring training debut against the Pirates on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Fried signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the Yankees in December after spending the last eight years of his MLB career with Atlanta,
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