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Yankees Trade Top Prospects to Rockies for Third Baseman Ryan McMahon

The 30-year-old arrives on a two-year, $32 million contract as the Yankees hold onto premium arms for possible pitching deals.

MIAMI, FL - JULY 09: Ryan McMahon #9 of the Colorado Rockies and the U.S. Team catches a ball hit by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays and the World Team for an out in the ninth inning during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Marlins Park on July 9, 2017 in Miami, Florida.
Jul 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The Yankees sent left-hander Griffin Herring, their No. 8 prospect, and righty Josh Grosz, ranked 21st, to Colorado in exchange for McMahon.
  • Ryan McMahon is batting .217 with a .717 OPS, 16 home runs and 35 RBIs through 90 games this season.
  • McMahon joins New York under a two-year, $32 million pact that includes a $12 million salary for 2025.
  • FanGraphs credits McMahon with plus-four marks in both defensive runs saved and outs above average at third base.
  • By dealing midlevel prospects, the Yankees preserved their top pitching arms to pursue rotation or bullpen reinforcements ahead of the July 31 deadline.