Yankees engage with free agent pitchers Max Fried and Corbin Burnes to bolster rotation

The New York Yankees are exploring options to strengthen their pitching rotation, focusing on free agents Max Fried and Corbin Burnes. Team officials recently held meetings with both pitchers, indicating a serious interest in their potential acquisition. Currently, the Yankees have six starters but may trade Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes, which could create openings for Fried and Burnes. Fried had a successful season with Atlanta, while Burnes, a former Cy Young winner, played for the Orioles. As the Winter Meetings approach, the Yankees are also considering other free agent pitchers and are expected to pursue Japanese ace Roki Sasaki once he becomes available.