Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees

Yankees expected to make surprise Max Fried decision after Gerrit Cole injury
The New York Yankees hinted at a surprising choice for their $218 million pitcher with Gerrit Cole out for the season.
How Max Fried is approaching Yankees ace role after Gerrit Cole crusher
The Yankees’ spring training has been hit hard with injuries, from Cole to Gil to Giancarlo Stanton to DJ LeMahieu to a large chunk of their bullpen options. Like Aaron Judge, Fried emphasized that it is March 11. There is time to get healthier and time for players to step up.
Max Fried ready to step up for Yankees after losing Gerrit Cole: 'I can't try to fill anyone else's shoes'
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.
Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace
Fried was expected to be a terrific piece alongside Cole and Gil, but now he's going to be at the top of the rotation for New York.
'No one is Gerrit Cole': Yanks to lean on Fried in Cole's absence
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.
Narrowing down Yankees’ Opening Day starter choices with Max Fried unlikely to get ball
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Yankees pitcher Max Fried’s honest reaction to devastating Gerrit Cole injury update
The New York Yankees thought they were forming a formidable duo atop their rotation when they signed Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal this offseason, but that will not be the case with Gerrit Cole needing Tommy John surgery and expecting to miss the 2025 season.
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Yankees' Max Fried eager to step up following loss of Gerrit Cole
Plans for a pair of aces are on hold with Gerrit Cole out for the 2025 season before it began, pushing Max Fried to the front of the New York Yankees' rotation. Fried, 31, has known Cole ...