Fried inked an eight-year, $218 million contract with New York, blowing away industry expectations. Boston came in at seven years and $190 million.

Max Fried improved to 8-1 with six shutout innings and the Yankees took the lead for good in the fourth on Cody Bellinger's two-run home run.

Max Fried allowed one hit in six sharp innings to become the fourth eight-game winner in the major leagues as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.