Yankees Acquire Rockies Third Baseman Ryan McMahon in Verified Trade

The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in a trade involving two pitching prospects, Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, as they seek to strengthen their infield ahead of the MLB trade deadline. McMahon, known for his defensive prowess and team control through 2027, is seen as a stabilizing presence at third base, especially given the struggles of Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas. Despite a modest 2025 offensive performance, the Yankees are betting on McMahon's high exit velocity and hard-hit rates to improve his production in a more supportive lineup. This move follows the release of DJ LeMahieu and allows Jazz Chisholm Jr. to continue at second base. Separately, there has been speculation about a blockbuster trade to pair Mike Trout with Aaron Judge, but such a deal remains highly unlikely given Trout's large contract and current performance. The Yankees appear focused on pragmatic roster improvements like McMahon to bolster their postseason push rather than pursuing mega-trades.