The Colorado Rockies’ first trade of 2025 was a big one.

Third baseman Ryan McMahon, one of the last remaining players from Colorado’s last postseason appearance in 2018, was reportedly traded to the New York Yankees on Friday. The 30-year-old McMahon is under contract through the 2027 season and joins a Yankees team that entered Friday trailing the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East by 4.5 games but still holding a wild card spot.

New York will reportedly take on the rest of McMahon’s contract, roughly $4.5 million for the rest of the 2025 season and $16 million in 2026.

The Yankees are expected to insert McMahon into the order quickly, filling a need at third base in the field and at the plate. New York is tied for 15th in Wins Above Average at third base this season, posti

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