Yankees' Max Fried Shined in Debut, Eyes Continued Success Through 2032

Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who signed an 8-year, $218 million deal in December 2024, had a stellar debut season in 2025. He posted a 2.86 ERA, led the league with 19 wins, and earned All-MLB First Team honors, finishing fourth in AL Cy Young voting and securing his fourth Gold Glove. Fried stepped up as the de facto ace in Gerrit Cole's absence, including 6.1 shutout innings in the Wild Card Series. Known for generating ground balls, his contract extends through his age-38 season in 2032.