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Max Fried Signs $218M Deal, Ignored in Rankings

4/26/2025

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Max Fried has made waves by signing an impressive eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees. With a stunning 1.42 ERA and 30 strikeouts in just 31.2 innings, he’s a strong AL Cy Young contender. Yet, his omission from MLB Network's Pitcher Power Rankings has sparked debate about his visibility and recognition in the league.

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Max Fried has made waves by signing an impressive eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees. With a stunning 1.42 ERA and 30 strikeouts in just 31.2 innings, he’s a strong AL Cy Young contender. Yet, his omission from MLB Network's Pitcher Power Rankings has sparked debate about his visibility and recognition in the league.