On Tuesday, Fried said he “definitely considered” the Red Sox after meeting with them via Zoom, but chalked up his decision to sign with the Yankees to a “gut feeling that I felt like this was the right place for me.” Of course, the money didn’t hurt either.

This nugget from Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the team's defense should be some cause for concern regarding Max Fried's new team in the New York Yankees. Atlanta Braves fans know Fried needs a good defense backing him up every fifth day.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)