The Giants have now become a strong contender to acquire ace Max Fried.
The San Francisco Giants have already made a significant move in free agency by signing Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million deal. But Adames isn’t the only big name the Giants are targeting.
According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Giants are considered strong contenders to acquire Max Fried. While Fried hasn’t attracted widespread interest from all the major East Coast teams, some executives are speculating that he might prefer an offer from San Francisco over others.
Olney did not confirm if the Giants have made an offer yet, but the connection between the player and team indicates some level of interest. The Giants have already shown they’re willing to spend big, and adding Fried would strengthen their playoff aspirations.
Fried has spent his entire eight-year career with the Atlanta Braves. Over 168 games, he holds a 73-36 record, a 3.07 ERA, and a 863/246 K/BB ratio. He is a three-time Gold Glove winner, two-time All-Star, and a World Series champion.
Fried earned one of his All-Star selections during the 2024 season, posting a 3.25 ERA and a 166/57 K/BB ratio in 29 starts, bouncing back from injury troubles in the previous year. He’s now in line for a lucrative contract.
San Francisco could certainly use the pitching boost. Logan Webb had an impressive season, leading the league with 204.2 innings pitched, a 3.47 ERA, and a 172/50 K/BB ratio. However, with Blake Snell now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, adding Fried would give the Giants a formidable one-two punch at the top of their rotation.
With Juan Soto off the market, Fried is now one of the most sought-after players, and the Giants are eager to stay competitive in the free agency race. They face competition, but San Francisco is making its intentions clear early in the MLB offseason.
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