Yankees Secure Max Fried with Record-Breaking Deal
The New York Yankees successfully signed free agent pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract, making it the largest deal ever for a left-handed pitcher. Despite not being Fried's first choice, the Yankees used a combination of familiar faces, including special advisor Omar Minaya, and a competitive financial offer to secure the deal. The Yankees outbid the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers, adding Fried to an already strong pitching rotation.