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The New York Yankees are searching desperately for answers ahead of the late July trade deadline, especially with their infield needs glaring.<\/p>\n
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, one surprising name has surfaced: Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.<\/p>\n
On paper, this feels like a stretch, but when your roster starts leaking oil, even average fixes can look tempting in the moment.<\/p>\nCredit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Ryan McMahon\u2019s game is a curious blend of promise and problems<\/h2>\n
McMahon, 30, is best known for his glove rather than his bat, offering the kind of defense that still turns heads.<\/p>\n
At third base this season, he\u2019s played 685 innings with a .978 fielding percentage, three defensive runs saved and three outs above average.<\/p>\n
His experience at second base gives him extra value, at least on the surface, providing flexibility that could tempt Yankees manager Aaron Boone.<\/p>\n
The bat remains a lingering concern for New York\u2019s plans<\/h2>\n
Offensively, McMahon\u2019s profile leaves plenty to be desired, which is why this rumor doesn\u2019t exactly ignite fireworks.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s hitting just .216\/.318\/.387 with 12 homers, sporting an 85 wRC+, making him 15% worse than the average MLB hitter.<\/p>\n
His strikeout rate is an alarming 32%, and although he ranks in the 96th percentile for exit velocity, the results simply aren\u2019t following.<\/p>\nCredit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Road woes and contract costs complicate the fit<\/h2>\n
Dig deeper and the picture looks even murkier for McMahon. Away from Coors Field, he\u2019s hitting just .180 with a .267 on-base percentage.<\/p>\n
That should raise serious red flags for the Yankees, who don\u2019t exactly need another bat that goes cold outside of a hitter-friendly environment.<\/p>\n
Worse yet, McMahon is under contract through 2027, with $37 million still owed \u2014 not exactly cheap insurance for a struggling offense.<\/p>\n
The Rockies\u2019 willingness to listen makes things intriguing<\/h2>\n
Despite typically resisting trades, the Rockies might entertain talks, with Heyman reporting:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Yankees checked in on McMahon, according to sources, and the often trade-averse Rockies will listen. He\u2019s playing well after a putrid start likely affected by all the putridity around him (.828 OPS since May 1). Has reasonable $37 million to go through 2027.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
This shows McMahon has heated up since May, but it still doesn\u2019t erase the broader concerns about his consistency and contract.<\/p>\n
Is this the move that puts New York over the top?<\/h2>\n
Adding McMahon would give the Yankees a left-handed bat with defensive versatility, but likely not the impactful presence fans crave.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a bit like patching a leaky roof with duct tape \u2014 sure, it might hold for a while, but it won\u2019t stop bigger problems underneath.<\/p>\n
The Yankees might pursue him out of necessity more than desire, simply because the options out there are painfully thin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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