The New York Mets are on the hunt to acquire multiple starting pitchers this winter. Could Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried be one of their preferred targets?
The New York Mets have several spots to fill in their 2025 rotation. Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is reportedly president of baseball operations David Stearns' top priority in free agency. But if the hurler signs elsewhere, could longtime Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried be a realistic option for New York?Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and Jose Quintana were key contributors to the Mets' 2024 starting rotation.
Fried is one of this winter's top free-agent starting pitchers and should get paid handsomely. However, he'll be a lot cheaper than Burnes, who could get a $200-plus million guarantee. MLB Trade Rumors is predicting the southpaw will land a six-year, $156 million deal.Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer ranked 10 potential landing spots for Fried on Tuesday and listed the Mets fifth overall.
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