Signed as free agent on an eight-year, $218 million contract, Max Fried joined a Yankees rotation that already featured Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt.

The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has already hit it off with new teammate Max Fried, who will join him atop starting rotation for years to come.