The New York Yankees secured their direct ticket to the MLB Playoffs this week, so they said goodbye to the regular season to concentrate on what lies ahead, and that is October. The roster has had its ups and downs in the first phase of the league, so some wondered or continue to question whether Max Fried – along with his $218 million – was worth it?
Last Tuesday, September 23, Jose Caballero’s single in the ninth inning drove in Aaron Judge and the Yankees rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons. With the victory, the Yankees (89-68) moved within a game of Toronto, the American League East leader (90-67).
Monumental regular season for Max Fried with Yankees
Returning to the subject, if the question is whether the Bronx Bombers were right to invest more than $200 million in a player like Max Fried, the answer is yes. Gerrit Cole’s injury left a void that Fried not only filled, but far exceeded. With 19 wins under his belt, Fried has proven to be the ace the Yankees needed.
The left-hander has been throwing fire from the mound, with an ERA of 2.86 that ranks him among the best pitchers in MLB. His ability to keep opposing hitters at bay has been crucial to the Yankees’ success this season. Fried has not only met expectations, but exceeded them, becoming a key piece for the team.
In each outing, Fried has shown a lethal combination of control and power, racking up 189 strikeouts in 195.1 innings pitched. His 1.10 WHIP is a testament to his ability to limit traffic on the bases, something that has been vital in keeping the Yankees in the divisional title hunt, and Yankees fans have found a new idol in Fried.
MLB teams qualified for the postseason:
Several teams are starting to focus on October as the final games are played in the final week of the 2025 MLB regular season. The Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres secured a postseason berth in the National League.
The Brewers and Phillies have also secured their divisional titles. On the other hand, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first American League team to secure a playoff spot, and the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners secured theirs days later. The next phase of Major League Baseball is heating up.
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