The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, trading two minor league pitchers, Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz. This acquisition addresses multiple needs for the Yankees, particularly for a left-handed bat and a third base replacement for the struggling Oswald Peraza. McMahon, a 30-year-old player, has demonstrated consistent power, hitting home runs in recent games and aiming to extend his four-year streak of 20 home runs. He has two years and $32 million left on his contract after this season.
The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, sending two minor league pitchers in return.
The acquisition of McMahon fulfills the Yankees’ desire for a left-handed bat and addresses a need at third base, replacing Oswald Peraza.
McMahon, who is on pace to maintain his four-year 20-homer streak, is regarded as one of the best defensive third basemen though has a middling contact rate.
Having played for the Rockies since 2017, McMahon has two years and $32 million remaining on his contract after the current season.
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