The moment Yankees fans have been waiting for has arrived with Max Fried making his debut Monday against the Pirates. Here are the starting lineups.

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The team had already talked to the lefty starter a week before Juan Soto made his decision to sign a 15-year contract with the Mets.

Max Fried will make his Yankees spring training debut on March 3, bringing experience and leadership to their pitching staff.