The New York Yankees have traded for third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, sending minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz in return. McMahon, an All-Star last season, has a contract that runs through 2025, and the Yankees will absorb approximately $4.5 million this season along with $32 million over the next two years. In 2025, McMahon has posted a .217 batting average with 16 home runs across 100 games, and while his OPS of .717 indicates a lesser performance compared to league averages, he promises a significant offensive upgrade over the slumping Oswald Peraza, who has struggled with a .147 average this season.

Defensively, McMahon brings Gold Glove-caliber skills to the Yankees, contributing to a team that has faced challenges in that area, notably committing four errors in a recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays. With McMahon's addition, the Yankees now look to tackle their pitching needs as they attempt to bolster both their rotation and bullpen.