Prior to the 2023 season, the Atlanta Braves and Max Fried discussed an extension.
One of the most frequent themes regarding the Atlanta Braves and particular players is how lefty ace Max Fried needs to be signed to an extension, with many fans concerned that he’s going to leave in free agency after the 2024 season. The Braves attempted to sign Fried to an extension earlier this year, but were unable to come to an agreement.
The Atlanta Braves attempted to sign him during the offseason, but were unable to reach a financial agreement. Reporting for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ($), beat writer Justin Toscano referenced a source with “knowledge of the situation” regarding Atlanta’s (finally fruitless) efforts: