Having just lost Juan Soto to the crosstown rival Mets, the Yankees pivoted in a big way Tuesday, agreeing to an eight-year, $218 million contract with former Braves ace Max Fried. It's the largest ever guaranteed contract for a left-handed pitcher,

The New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to an eight-year, $218 million deal with left-handed pitcher Max Fried after missing out on Juan Soto.

Juan Soto has agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the largest contract in sports history by total value. But it's even more eye-popping when you examine it from a different perspective.