The Atlanta Braves were eliminated in the National League Wild Card by the San Diego Padres in 2024. The team could lose Max Fried if the pitcher market falls a certain way.
While outlining players the Boston Red Sox could pivot to if they don't land Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, FanSided's Zach Pressnell urged the Red Sox to sign Fried.
"If Boston wants a southpaw ace, the last option readily available is Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried," wrote Pressnell. "Fried sits in unrestricted free agency and the Red Sox won't be able to sit on their hands while he fields offers from other teams.