DALLAS Brian Cashman declined to speak publicly about Max Fried, who agreed to a contract with the Yankees on Tuesday but had not yet officially pa sed his physical. On Wednesday morning the Yankees general manager sidestepped queries about Fried because he had not yet signed his contract. When Fried does ink his , the Yankees will have seven capable starting pitchers under contract. Cashman acknowledged that teams have been approaching him about what has become an area of depth. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman walks on the field before game three of the 2024 MLB World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Brad Penner-Imagn Images If there are [trade] matches that make sense, then you start to seriously consider it, Cashman said at the Winter Meetings on Wednesday. Book an exclusive trip for Yankees Spring Training 2025 Fried, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon (entering Year 3 of a six-year, $162 million deal) are not going anywhere. Nestor Cortes, Clarke Schmidt, Luis Gil and Marcus Stroman have become po sible trade chips. Cortes is entering his walk year and will command around $8 million next season, which is a bargain, particularly in a market that is paying top dollar for starting pitchers. Schmidt, who is under team control through the 2027 season, and reigning AL Rookie of the Year Gil would be enticing if put on the block. New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Stroman, who is due $18 million next season, could fetch some interest after a disappointing season that nonethele s ended with a decent 4.31 ERA. Cashman argued that the rotation is already a strength Dan Wilson Jersey without any imports and cited minor league arms, too, such as prospect Chase Hampton, whose 2024 was largely lost to injury. Explore More Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws during the first inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con His point: They could have traded from this depth even before landing Fried. The Yankees had met with Fried during a recent Zoom meeting and came away impre sed with the pitcher and person. Manager Aaron Boone called him one of the games really good pitchers and was especially excited about the athleticism of the lefty, who has a great pickoff move and three Gold Gloves. Luis Gil is one of seven capable starting pitchers on the Yankees roster. Jason Szenes / New York Post The No. 1 thing when you get on the bump is how good a pitcher you are, Boone said of Fried, who owns a 3.07 career ERA in eight seasons. But those other things controlling the running game, fielding your position are all things that are still valuable. The Fried addition had nothing to do with uncertainty about Coles elbow, Cashman said. The ace mi sed nearly the first three months of the season but returned and pitched well. We feel hes plug-and-play moving forward, Cashman said. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Agent Scott Boras was asked whether the Yankees would be a fit for free agent Alex Bregman, who is the top third baseman on the market but was a part of the 2017 Astros. Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman throws to second after fielding a bunt by Detroit Tigers Parker Meadows in the ninth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. AP That would be up to the organization, Boras said, but I think that anybody who wants a Gold Glove third baseman who hits in the middle of your lineup I dont know many teams that that doesnt fit for. Collin Snider Jersey