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.

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)

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox played to a 4-4 tie on Tusday afternoon, with another inspiring performance by lefty Max Fried