Max Fried expected to sign $175 million deal with Toronto Blue Jays

Max Fried, a key pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is predicted to leave the team for a seven-year, $175 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. This comes after a season marked by injuries for the Braves. Fried, a two-time All-Star, had a solid performance last season with a 3.25 ERA and 166 strikeouts over 29 starts. The Blue Jays are looking to strengthen their rotation, potentially adding Fried alongside Kevin Gausman and José Berríos. The Blue Jays previously pursued Shohei Ohtani and are also interested in Juan Soto. If Soto signs elsewhere, the team may have more resources to invest in free agents like Fried.