Yankees Land Ryan McMahon to Solidify Third Base
So here's the big news shaking up the baseball world—Ryan McMahon is heading to the Bronx. Yep, the Yankees have agreed to a deal with the Colorado Rockies to bring in McMahon, a left-handed hitting third baseman, in exchange for two pitching prospects: Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz. While the clubs haven’t officially confirmed it yet, multiple sources say it’s a done deal.
This move couldn’t come at a better time for the Yankees. Their play at third base has been spotty all season, and McMahon brings exactly what they’ve been lacking—defensive stability. He’s quietly become one of the best defensive third basemen in the league, ranking in the 91st percentile with 4 Outs Above Average. That’s a big deal for a team that’s been plagued by fielding mistakes on the left side of the infield.
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Now, let’s talk offense. McMahon isn’t exactly lighting it up this season—he's hitting .217 with 16 home runs and a .717 OPS—but he’s shown real improvement lately. Over the last six weeks, he’s belted 10 home runs and posted a solid .820 OPS. That kind of late-season surge is probably what convinced the Yankees to pull the trigger now.
He’s also under contract through the next two seasons at $16 million per year, so this isn’t just a short-term rental. He’s not a powerhouse bat like Eugenio Suárez, the other top third baseman on the trade market, but he brings some balance and experience to the infield. And let’s face it—Yankee Stadium is far more forgiving for lefty hitters than Coors Field is for road games. His power may actually play up in the Bronx.
In return, Colorado gets two young arms with some promise. Griffin Herring, a 22-year-old lefty ranked No. 8 in the Yankees system, has been dominant in the minors with a sub-2 ERA. Josh Grosz, a right-hander, is further back developmentally, but scouts see him as a future bullpen option. While neither is an elite-level prospect, they’re exactly the kind of pitching depth Colorado needs.
It’s not a blockbuster, but it’s a smart, calculated trade. The Yankees get a reliable glove at third and potential upside at the plate. McMahon’s postseason hunger—he hasn’t seen playoff action since his rookie year in 2018—might give him the spark he needs in a new environment.
For the Rockies, it’s a sign they’re finally willing to make necessary moves and build for the future. All in all, a trade that makes sense for both sides, and one that Yankee fans hope will bring some much-needed consistency down the stretch.
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