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Max Fried delivered a strong Yankees debut, overcoming early doubts about him as scouts labeled him soft.
In 195.1 innings Fried posted a 2.86 ERA, the second-lowest in a season with over 150 IP.
The Yankees rely on a Cole–Fried top duo to rival late-2000s rotations for a deep playoff run.
Fried aims to erase the ‘soft’ label by helping the Yankees win a World Series in 2025.
Fried’s growth followed a tough minor-league label and a realization about the business side of baseball.
The ALDS loss to the Blue Jays remains a motivation for Fried and the Yankees.
The piece notes Fried’s 2021 World Series win with the Braves as context for his current role.
The article anchors Fried’s performance in the context of a big-market challenge.
The story mentions Fried’s durability and injury history as part of his strong season.
The article emphasizes the potential 2025 postseason impact of Fried and Cole.

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Fried and Stanton are set to make their 2026 spring debuts for the Yankees in a WBC exhibition against Panama.
Fried will likely pitch on a count and is coming off a 2025 season full of success with the Yankees watching his workload.
Stanton is in the lineup as the Yankees’ DH, aiming to return to form after injury concerns and a prior 'bag of chips' quote.
Stanton is expected to bat cleanup in a lineup featuring Grisham, Rice, and Dominguez as Judge leads Team USA elsewhere.
The exhibition at George Steinbrenner Field is a non-counting warm-up ahead of the regular season.
The WBC exhibition will be part of a broader spring slate as Yankees prepare for 2026 with a focus on health and performance.
Yankees players and plans for a World Baseball Classic presence surface in this spring window.
The Yankees’ spring roster features players like Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, and Jasson Dominguez in support of Stanton.
Judge will captain Team USA, keeping him out of the Yankees' WBC exhibition lineup.
The article is available through SI’s Yankees coverage and highlights a broader spring training context.

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