The Yankees have traded for Ryan McMahon, addressing a critical need at third base amid their playoff contention. Despite general manager Brian Cashman usually favoring more significant hitters, McMahon provides a necessary upgrade, enhancing an offense struggling with a low OPS at the position. While his performance has been better at Coors Field than elsewhere, the potential for improvement exists with a change of scenery. The trade offers McMahon a chance to thrive and helps the Yankees regain momentum after a difficult series against the Blue Jays.
The Yankees trading for a third baseman on Friday afternoon was hardly a deadline stunner. Of all the playoff contenders, none had a more glaring problem to fix than this widening sinkhole in the Bronx.
McMahon's mile-high Coors Field splits are worrisome for a full-time switch to sea level (career .818 OPS at home/.664 away), but a change of scenery could benefit him on a few fronts.
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