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6. Max Fried, LHP
2024 Team: Atlanta Braves
2025 Opening Day Age: 31
Projected Contract: 6 years, $175 million ($29.2M AAV)
It seems like Fried should be able to beat the Carlos Rodon contract (six years, $162 million before 2023) and come in right around the seven-year, $172 million deal Aaron Nola got to return to the Philadelphia Phillies last winter. Fried isn't quite as durable as Corbin Burnes, but his velocity has remained at career-high levels into his early 30s, and he has made 12 career playoff starts in addition to his strong regular-season numbers.
2024 Team: Atlanta Braves
2025 Opening Day Age: 31
Projected Contract: 6 years, $175 million ($29.2M AAV)
It seems like Fried should be able to beat the Carlos Rodon contract (six years, $162 million before 2023) and come in right around the seven-year, $172 million deal Aaron Nola got to return to the Philadelphia Phillies last winter. Fried isn't quite as durable as Corbin Burnes, but his velocity has remained at career-high levels into his early 30s, and he has made 12 career playoff starts in addition to his strong regular-season numbers.
