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Best Lefty Starting Pitcher: Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, Julio Urias?

Related Topics: Carlos Rodon, Max Fried

It’s very valuable in MLB to have a high-end left-handed starter in your rotation, which has made us highlight some of the league’s best.

Below, we dive into three of the top lefties in the league, Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, and Julio Urias.

The Case for Fried

The Atlanta Braves’ star left-hander has established himself as one of the game’s best starting pitchers. He entered the league in 2017 and has improved with each passing year. Fried is coming off his best season in the big leagues, which saw him finish as the runner-up for the National League Cy Young award.