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By Drew VonScio
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The New York Yankees are still searching for an infielder, and time is no longer on their side.
At this point, the trade market would be the best option for the Yankees. The internal options of Jazz Chisholm Jr. and D.J. LeMahieu won't cut it as everyday starters at both second and third base.
However, the Yankees could add another twist to the baseball offseason by trading for this All-Star infielder.
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Ryan McMahon has been with the Colorado Rockies his entire career. He was with the Rockies even when they had Nolan Arenado, so he is flexible in the infield.
This flexibility would be perfect for the Yankees as they could keep McMahon in the lineup on a consistent basis and then rotate between Chisholm Jr. and LeMahieu wherever McMahon is not playing on that particular night.
Since the Arenado trade, McMahon has locked down the hot corner for the Rockies while hitting .243 in his career. Over the last few seasons, he has been consistent at the plate.
Here is what a potential trade could look like:
- New York Yankees acquire: INF Ryan McMahon, International Bonus Money
- Colorado Rockies acquire: SP Marcus Stroman, INF Oswaldo Cabrera
This trade makes a lot of sense for both parties. Acquiring McMahon would allow the Yankees to lock down one of their infield positions, presumably third base. Cabrera is unlikely to see much, if any, time in 2025. It would be in his best interest to play for a new team this coming season.
The Rockies have a rotation in place, but Stroman would significantly boost the pitching staff. Anthony Senzatela and Germán Márquez made a combined four starts in 2024, so adding Stroman would help them in that regard.
Cabrera could slot in as the everyday third baseman for the Rockies in McMahon's absence or take over at second base ahead of players like Kyle Farmer and Thairo Estrada.
This may seem like an overpay for the Yankees, but McMahon has three years of team control left through the 2027 season. At an average rate of $15 million per year, he would be affordable for the Yankees.
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