New York Yankees' Max Fried, second from right, poses with general manager Brian Cashman, right, manager Aaron Boone, second from left, and pitching coach Matt Blake, left, during a baseball news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks during a baseball news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman speaks during a baseball news conference about Max Fried, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

FILE - New York Yankees starting pitcher Cody Poteet throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger celebrates after scoring on a home run by Isaac Paredes during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

FILE - San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove exits the game during the fourth inning in Game 2 of an NL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

FILE - Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber walks back to the dugout after throwing against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)