Yankees trade for 3B from the Rockies

⚾️ Yankees Plug Third Base Hole with Ryan McMahon

A Deal That Was Made: What Happened?

On July 25, 2025, the Yankees finalized a trade with the Colorado Rockies, acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon. In return, the Rockies received two pitching prospects—Griffin Herring (LHP, Yankees’ No. 8 prospect) and Josh Grosz (RHP, No. 21 prospect) ClutchPoints+15Reuters+15Yanks Go Yard+15.New York is taking on the remainder of McMahon’s six-year extension, covering about $4.2 million for 2025, then $16 million annually in 2026 and 2027.

🧩 Why the Yankees Pulled the Trigger

A Weakness Finally Addressed

Third base has been a glaring weakness all year: a revolving door of Oswald Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, and co. combined for an MLB-worst OPS at the position (~.645) before the trade.

Suárez Sweepstakes Avoided

The Yankees were rumored to pursue Eugenio Suárez, but balked at his potential price tag and walk-year risk. McMahon was a more feasible option given their tight prospect depth and prioritizing pitching help.

Capitalizing on Contract Control

With two seasons remaining on his deal, McMahon offered a multi-year solution at third—something short of the one-year rental Suárez.

📝 Looking Ahead

The Yankees need more than a 3B and deadline is approaching, so look for more moves in the coming days.

✅ Final Take

This isn’t a flashy splash, but rather a pragmatic stopgap: McMahon brings steady defense, power upside, and contract control. The Yankees sent only two lower-tier pitching prospects and preserved their broader flexibility. While he’s not a home-run choice, he may just be the sensible piece the Bronx needed right now. What's your take on this trade? Feel free to leave comments.

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