The New York Yankees have secured third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in a trade finalized on Friday, addressing their need for a reliable player at the position. The deal involved the Yankees sending two promising minor league pitchers, Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, to Colorado in exchange for McMahon, a 2024 All-Star known for his contributions at third base.
Details of the Trade and Player Profiles
In this trade, the Yankees sent left-handed pitcher Griffin Herring and right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz to the Rockies. Herring, ranked as New York’s No. 8 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has posted a 7-3 record with a 1.71 ERA over 16 starts this season in Single-A and High-A levels. Grosz has appeared 16 times (15 starts) in High-A with a 4-8 record and a 4.14 ERA.
McMahon, 30, has been a consistent presence for Colorado, batting .217 this season with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs while leading major league third basemen with 100 starts. He is under contract for $16 million annually over the next two seasons before hitting free agency.
Impact on the Yankees’ Infield and Future Outlook
Prior to acquiring McMahon, the Yankees had utilized Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas in a platoon at third base, lacking a full-time option. Bringing in McMahon aims to solidify this key infield position as the team looks to improve offensively and defensively. His career batting average stands at .240 with 140 home runs and 452 RBIs over parts of nine seasons with the Rockies, providing the Yankees with a seasoned player capable of contributing immediately.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Who is Ryan McMahon?
A. Ryan Patrick McMahon, born on December 14, 1994, is a professional baseball player from the United States. He plays as an infielder for the Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Q. What did Ryan McMahon do?
A. For almost 20 years, Ryan McMahon has led the way in Indigenous comedy and storytelling in many forms. His aim is to challenge and change the established norms using humor and Indigenous narratives.
Q. What is Ryan McMahon’s contract?
A. McMahon is set to receive $44 million during the last three years of his six-year, $70 million contract extension signed in 2022. He will make $12 million in 2025, then $16 million in both 2026 and 2027. If McMahon achieves a Top 5 MVP ranking in 2025, the 2027 season becomes a player option.