Max Fried has officially joined the New York Yankees, signing an impressive eight-year, $218 million contract. At his introductory press conference, Yankees management expressed their excitement about Fried's potential impact on the team's rotation.

General Manager Brian Cashman highlighted Fried's performance against the Yankees during his time with the Atlanta Braves and emphasized the left-handed pitcher's character as a key factor in their pursuit.

Fried, who will turn 31 in January, is expected to bolster a rotation that includes Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, while the Yankees continue to explore further offseason moves.