Braves eye reunion with Max Fried in potential trade with Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are considering a potential trade to reunite with Max Fried, a three-time All-Star currently with the New York Yankees. Following a disappointing playoff exit, the Braves aim to bolster their pitching staff alongside Cy Young candidate Chris Sale. The Yankees may consider moving Fried's contract to facilitate their pursuit of free agent Tarik Skubal. If New York agrees to cover part of Fried's salary, a trade could become feasible, given the Braves' strong minor league system and the Yankees' need to balance payroll.
- •Braves missed playoffs in 2025 but returned in 2026.
- •Fried is under contract with the Yankees until 2032.
- •Yankees might offload Fried to sign Skubal for $400 million.
- •Braves have a strong minor league system to negotiate with.
- •Fried's contract could be made more manageable for Braves.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — New Report Opens Door for Atlanta Braves to Reunite With 3-Time All-Star in Blockbuster Trade
"A new report opens the door for the Atlanta Braves to reunite with one of their homegrown stars in an […]
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