Max Fried has signed a historic eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees, making it the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in MLB history. This move comes after the Yankees missed out on outfielder Juan Soto, redirecting their focus to starting pitching.

Despite Fried's impressive track record, including a 2.81 ERA over the past five seasons, concerns about his injury history remain. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Fried's talent and competitiveness on the mound.