Yahoo! Sports · Dec 11, 2024
Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
FILE - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried aims a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)DALLAS (AP) — Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement, first reported by ESPN, was subject to a successful physical.
New York made the move two days after outfielder Juan Soto left for a pending $765 million, 15-year contract with the rival Mets.