The New York Yankees couldn't have asked for more from Max Fried up to this point.
Yankees’ Max Fried Makes Feelings Clear Before Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Yankees acquired several talented veterans after superstar outfielder Juan Soto walked in free agency this past offseason, with southpaw pitcher Max Fried (12-4, 2.62 ERA) chief among them. They signed the latter player to an eight-year, $218 million contract, and he's given them their money's worth thus far.
Fried leads New York's pitching staff in wins and ERA. The 31-year-old is also tied for third in baseball in wins, is 11th in ERA, and is 11th with a 1.03 WHIP.
Still, the Yankees could use pitching help, given that ace Gerrit Cole is out for the year after getting Tommy John surgery, and 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will make his first start of the season on Sunday. Fried was asked after Tuesday's bout with the Tampa Bay Rays if he's anxious to see what New York does ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline, via SNY.
"You've just got to take care of business every day," he said. "That's not something that we can control...We have baseball games to win."
The Yankees did just that on Tuesday, beating the Rays 7-5 in a comeback effort. Fried earned his 12th win after allowing four runs (two earned) in 6.2 innings to go with nine strikeouts and two walks. The veteran also tossed a career-high 111 pitches.
"You've just got to take care of business every day. That's not something that we can control."
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) July 30, 2025
Max Fried was asked if he's anxious to see what the Yankees do at the trade deadline: pic.twitter.com/r7PHvlZlxn
Over the last few days, the Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies and fellow third baseman Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals. They also traded pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash.
New York will face Tampa Bay again on Wednesday and Thursday.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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