Max Fried Surges as AL Cy Young Contender

After injuries to Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet and Hunter Brown, Max Fried has become the front‑running pitcher in the AL Cy Young race. Leading MLB in innings pitched and maintaining a quality start in six of his eight outings, Fried’s 32‑year‑old lefty has delivered a workhorse performance, keeping his run prevention razor‑sharp and his strikeout numbers respectable despite a balanced six‑pitch mix. lebandit.lat