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Al Arabiya
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Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan mcmahon from the Rockies for prospects, AP source says
The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday for prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is pending physicals. was first to report the agreement. McMahon leaves the last-place Rockies for a Yankees team that's in the thick of a playoff chase. The slick-fielding 30-year-old infielder is hitting .217 with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs this season. New York is searching for some stability at third after All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was moved back to second base. He took the place of DJ LeMahieu, who was cut by the team. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas have recently been spending time at the hot corner. McMahon was a second-round pick in 2013 by the Rockies out of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. An All-Star in 2024, McMahon is a lifetime .240 batter with 140 home runs over parts of nine seasons. He's appeared in four career playoff games–all in 2018.
Mint
30 minutes ago
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Ryan McMahon trade: New York Yankees address third base woes by acquiring Colorado Rockies All-Star
The New York Yankees have made a significant move to strengthen their lineup, acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies. The trade sees the Bronx Bombers send two prospects to Colorado to fill a critical gap at third base in the 2025 season. Ryan McMahon's acquisition is not just a short-term fix. He's under contract through 2027, earning $12 million in 2025 and $16 million annually for the next two seasons, totaling $32 million. This commitment ensures stability at a position that has plagued the Yankees. Ryan McMahon will bring nine years of MLB experience to the Yankees, all with the Rockies since being drafted in the second round in 2013. His performance this season has been remarkable. The 30-year-old has hit 16 home runs with 35 RBI, 42 runs, and a .217/.314/.403 slash line over 100 games. While his batting average is modest, his ability to get on base and provide pop makes him a clear upgrade. His left-handed bat adds balance to a lineup anchored by stars like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Third base has been a weakness for the New York Yankees this year. Veteran DJ LeMahieu, recently released, struggled offensively and defensively, while prospects Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas ranked among the league's worst hitters. The team explored other options, including Arizona's Eugenio Suarez, but negotiations faltered due to a valuation gap. However, McMahon, a 2024 All-Star, offers a proven solution with his defensive reliability. For the Rockies, trading McMahon aligns with their focus on rebuilding. The two prospects acquired, though not yet named, represent future potential for a Colorado team in transition. On the other hand, for the Yankees, this move preserves their top prospects while addressing an immediate need.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Ryan McMahon trade: Yankees acquire Rockies third baseman ahead of deadline, reports say
NEW YORK − The MLB trade deadline is days away, but the Yankees are already on the move. The Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, according to multiple reports. Third base was one of the Yankees' biggest needs, and McMahon will provide lefty power (though with a lot of strikeouts) and a contract that takes him through the 2027 season. Who did Yankees trade for Ryan McMahon? According to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale, the Yankees will be sending pitching prospects Griffin Hering and Josh Grosz to Colorado in return. Check back here for more on this breaking news story. This article originally appeared on Ryan McMahon trade: Yankees acquire Rockies third baseman ahead of deadline
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Yankees acquiring 3B Ryan McMahon in trade with Rockies
The Yankees are making an upgrade at third base, acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, according to Mark Feinsand. New York is sending two pitching prospects in exchange for the 2024 All-Star, including LHP Griffin Herring, per ESPN's Jorge Castillo. The Rockies are currently a league-worst 26-76 and on pace for the worst record in major league history. McMahon is in the fourth year of a six-year, $70 million contract. He's owed $16 million in both of the next two seasons before becoming a free agent ahead of the 2028 season. The 30-year-old is slashing .217/.314/.403 this season with 16 home runs, 15 doubles, and 35 RBI over 100 games. He's struck out a league-leading 127 times, but is still on pace for his fifth straight 20-plus home run season and sixth of his career. It's a drop-off from his All-Star 2024 season in which he hit .242 with 20 homers, 28 doubles, and 65 RBI. McMahon had a career-best 4.0 WAR in 2021 with 23 home runs, 32 doubles, and 86 RBI in 151 games. He was drafted by Colorado in the second round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, CA and made his debut at age 22 in 2017. Over nine seasons and 1,004 games with the Rockies, McMahon owns a .240 batting average and .740 OPS with 137 homers and 445 RBI. Defensively, McMahon has logged 696 games at third base, owning a .968 fielding percentage. He's also played 244 games at second base, 70 at first base, seven as a DH, and two at SS. He's played 100 games at third this season (.978 fielding percentage) and manned the hot corner for 152 games in 2024, leading the league in both assists (323) and errors (15). The Yankees will bank on his glove at third base for at least the rest of the season, allowing them to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base full-time.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Yankees prospect Spencer Jones smashes three home runs in first five innings against Rochester
Have a day, Spencer Jones. The Yankees' prized prospect is known for his power, and it was on full display on Thursday against Rochester, as the slugging outfielder belted three home runs in the first five innings. All three home runs came off of Rochester starter Bryce Conley and traveled more than 400 feet, with the third one carrying 433 feet to dead center. Jones, the Yankees' No. 4 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has torn the cover off the ball since his promotion to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in late June. The 24-year-old now has 13 home runs to go along with a .405 average and a 1.424 OPS in just 19 games. A first-round pick of the Yankees in 2022, the left-handed hitting Jones has fans wondering what could be in the majors, especially with Yankee Stadium's short porch in right field, but he is also very likely to have his name included in any potential major deals ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. Here's a look at Jones' third homer of the afternoon:
