Max Fried Signs Record-Breaking Contract with the Yankees

The New York Yankees have made a major splash in the offseason by signing left-handed ace Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. This deal makes Fried the highest-paid left-handed pitcher in MLB history. The contract includes a $20 million signing bonus, with $10 million payable on January 31, 2025, and the remaining $10 million on January 31, 2026.

Here's a breakdown of Fried's annual salary:

• 2025: $12,000,000
• 2026: $12,000,000
• 2027: $29,000,000
• 2028: $29,000,000
• 2029: $29,000,000
• 2030: $29,000,000
• 2031: $29,000,000
• 2032: $29,000,000

Additionally, the contract includes a full no-trade clause, ensuring that Fried cannot be traded without his consent.

Fried, who spent his first eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves, has been one of the most consistent and reliable pitchers in baseball over the past five years. He boasts a career 2.81 ERA and has been a key contributor to the Braves' 2021 World Series championship. His addition to the Yankees' rotation, which already includes Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, solidifies New York's pitching staff as one of the most formidable in the league.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his excitement about the signing, stating, "He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success. He’s a special talent."