Max Fried signed with the New York Yankees this past offseason for the money, as well as a new opportunity for him in the second half of his career. While he can have success in New York, Yankees fans will quickly learn what Atlanta Braves fans know well.

While the loss of long-time ace Gerrit Cole has no doubt harmed the New York Yankees' hopes in 2025 and stripped them from a steadying presence at the front of the rotation, they do have another ace ready to step into that particular breach.

On the December afternoon Max Fried was formally fitted for pinstripes, the left-hander spoke about looking forward to pairing with Gerrit Cole at the top of the Yankees' rotation, saying that he would be “excited to sit and watch every single one of his starts.

Despite the loss of staff ace Gerrit Cole, Max Fried says the dream of winning a World Series with the Yankees "hasn't changed."

Following the devastating injury to Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees' season likely hinges on ace Max Fried exceeding expectations.

TAMPA, Fla. — Besides the humongous paychecks Max Fried signed up for when picking the Yankees during his winter free agency, $27.25 million for the next eight seasons for a grand total of $218 million, the now ex-Atlanta Braves staff ace was looking forward to being a No. 1A starter.

Here are a handful of starting pitchers to watch through the first few months of the season who could, eventually, be traded and help the New York Yankees replace Gerrit Cole.

The New York Yankees will be without their ace for the 2025 season, but it was revealed who will get the ball to kick off the campaign on March 27. Hosting the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees will turn to southpaw Carlos Rodon to fill the void left by Gerrit Cole,