The New York Yankees made a couple of additions this year with defense in mind: Max Fried before the season, and Ryan McMahon at the trade deadline.

Both were named finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards , a fitting recognition for the defensive backbone of a team built to prevent runs, even if that area faltered in the Division Series that sealed their fate.

McMahon’s Steady Brilliance at the Hot Corner

When the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in late July, the move raised eyebrows. Many wondered if his bat would translate from Coors Field to Yankee Stadium. Few questioned his glove—but even fewer expected this level of consistency.

McMahon has been a vacuum at third base, turning screaming line drives and awkward hops into effortless outs. His fielding percentage and defensi

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