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The New York Yankees wasted no time making impactful roster moves ahead of Saturday\u2019s matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies.<\/p>\n

Following a tough stretch that exposed some weak spots, the team announced two reinforcements ready to contribute immediately.<\/p>\n

Right-handed reliever Yerry De Los Santos was activated from the injured list after battling through a minor elbow issue.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, newly acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon will make his Yankees debut at Yankee Stadium this afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Yerry De Los Santos returns at the perfect time<\/h2>\n

Before going down with discomfort in his elbow, Yerry De Los Santos had quietly become one of the Yankees\u2019 most reliable arms.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old logged 20 sharp innings out of the bullpen, sporting a stellar 1.80 ERA with a 58.2% ground-ball rate.<\/p>\n

Though his 5.40 walks per nine were high, he limited hard contact and kept the ball in the park when it mattered most.<\/p>\n

His low release point and sinking fastball profile helped him generate weak contact and induce double plays in tight spots.<\/p>\n

With the Yankees\u2019 bullpen burning out under heavy usage, his return couldn\u2019t come at a better moment for manager Aaron Boone.<\/p>\n

Ryan McMahon brings elite glove and sneaky upside<\/h2>\n

The Yankees didn\u2019t trade for Ryan McMahon to fix their offense overnight \u2014 they did it to solidify the hot corner.<\/p>\n

McMahon enters the Bronx with a .217\/.314\/.403 slash line this season, along with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs over 94 games.<\/p>\n

His 31.7% strikeout rate is a concern, but his 97th percentile average exit velocity signals real power potential.<\/p>\n

McMahon plays defense like a wall \u2014 steady hands, quick reaction time, and a cannon for an arm across the diamond.<\/p>\n

In a lineup that\u2019s been begging for competent third base play, McMahon instantly raises both the floor and ceiling of the unit.<\/p>\n

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Small changes could unlock big things at the plate<\/h2>\n

McMahon\u2019s offensive struggles stem from poor pitch selection and a swing path that occasionally pulls him off balance.<\/p>\n

But Yankee Stadium\u2019s short porch in right field offers a tailor-made launching pad for his natural lefty power stroke.<\/p>\n

If the Yankees can help him shorten his approach and attack hittable pitches earlier in counts, things could change quickly.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, all it takes is a new voice or fresh set of eyes to break a player out of a slump.<\/p>\n

And if McMahon gets going, he could become one of the biggest midseason steals across baseball\u2019s trade market.<\/p>\n

Yankees betting on reinforcements to spark momentum<\/h2>\n

With De Los Santos stabilizing the bullpen and McMahon bringing consistency at third, the Yankees are getting sharper where it counts.<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t splashy moves like blockbuster trades, but they fill real holes that have been nagging at the team\u2019s depth.<\/p>\n

As the trade deadline inches closer, general manager Brian Cashman may not be done \u2014 but this is a strong start.<\/p>\n

The Yankees need steady hands and fresh energy, and both additions fit the mold for a team preparing for a postseason push.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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