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Yankees Strengthen Third Base by Trading for Ryan McMahon, Who Debuts in Pinstripes

The nine-year veteran arrives under contract through 2027 to bring elite defense to a Yankees lineup chasing the postseason

Ryan McMahon at his introductory press conference on Saturday. (Photo by Gary Phillips)
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon (19) throws out Philadelphia Phillies' Otto Kemp at first base during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Overview

  • The Rockies sent McMahon to New York on July 25 in exchange for minor league pitchers Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring, ending his nine-year career in Denver.
  • New York added the 30-year-old to its active roster on July 26 and slotted him eighth in the lineup at third base for Saturday’s game against the Phillies.
  • A 2024 All-Star with a career .240 batting average, McMahon has 16 homers this season and ranks among baseball’s top defensive third basemen.
  • His arrival addresses the loss of Oswaldo Cabrera to a fractured ankle and aims to stabilize a position that saw limited production from in-house options.
  • Choosing No. 19 in tribute to his father and Charlie Blackmon, McMahon spoke with manager Aaron Boone during his Uber ride and described joining the Yankees as a childhood dream.