The New York Yankees did not let losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets dampen their Winter Meetings.
Late Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Bronx Bombers signed left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. Brian Cashman clearly putting that $760 million saved to good use!
BREAKING: Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a eight-year, $218 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in baseball history for a left-handed pitcher.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 10, 2024
Fried will be 31 in January and has spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves.