Yankees Shatter Records with Record-Breaking Max Fried Signing

New York, USA - The New York Yankees have agreed to sign left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million dollar contract, shattering records in the process. As reported by MLB.com on Tuesday, Fried's deal is not only the largest ever for a left-handed hurler, but also the fourth-largest in Major League Baseball history.

Fried's massive payday comes after the Yankees narrowly missed out on signing Dominican superstar Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal. However, it appears that Soto is now set to join the New York Mets, leaving Fried as one of the club's top acquisitions in recent times.

The reported deal, which is worth $27.75 million per year for eight years, catapults Fried into a formidable rotation alongside right-hander Gerrit Cole. With Fried on board, the Yankees are looking to bolster their pitching corps and make a deep playoff push.

Fried had an impressive season with the Atlanta Braves last year, posting an 11-10 record and a 3.25 earned run average in 29 starts. He led the league in complete games with two, showing his durability and effectiveness on the mound. With this signing, the Yankees have signaled their commitment to building a top-tier pitching staff.

As one of the most high-profile free agent signings this offseason, Fried's eight-year contract cemented his status as one of the highest-paid pitchers in Major League Baseball. The move sets a new benchmark for left-handed hurlers, and it will be interesting to see how this signing impacts the rest of the league.