Atlanta fortunately has had left-handed star Max Fried in the organization over the last eight years. The 30-year-old is a two-time All-Star projected to land a $136 million deal this winter by Spotrac. It's certainly unknown where he will land, but he did reportedly meet with the New York Yankees, according to ESPN New York's Michael Kay.

The Boston Red Sox began what they hope is a winter of extensive upgrades by agreeing to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with lefty reliever Aroldis Chapman. A person familiar with the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that Chapman and Boston were in agreement.

The New York Yankees were recently mentioned as a top landing spot for a highly coveted free agent, who is being looked at by the division-rival Boston Red Sox.

Max Fried first debuted with the Braves in 2017, and has been one of the most consistent hurlers in Major League Baseball since he became a regular in 2019. He's been a two-time A