The Yankees made a significant move by acquiring Ryan McMahon to strengthen their third base position. R.J. Anderson rated this trade as a 'B', indicating it was a necessary but not extraordinary addition. The team traded minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz to the Rockies; while the return may seem modest, Herring has potential for future contributions. In roster adjustments, Jorbit Vivas was sent to Triple-A to make room for McMahon, while the Yankees also optioned reliever Scott Effross after a poor performance against the Phillies. Spencer Jones is generating buzz as a top prospect due to his power and swing-and-miss concerns.
The Yankees have struck their first, but hopefully not last, move, bringing in Ryan McMahon to fill a gaping hole at third base.
Anderson gives the team a 'B' for their work here, arguing that this is far from an explosive move, but a solid one, one that was necessary given how little they were getting at the position.
The return for the Rockies, minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, looks underwhelming at first glance, though Herring in particular has a chance to contribute to the Rockies at some point in the next couple of years.
Spencer Jones has quickly become one of the most fascinating prospects in baseball, his tantalizing power ability combined with scary swing-and-miss issues making him the kind of player you could see both booming or busting.
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