Baseball Team: Colorado Rockies
Ryan McMahon Joins the Yankees in a Blockbuster Trade
Ryan McMahon, a four-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalist and National League All-Star from last season, has been traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees. The trade, which took place in late July 2025, saw the Rockies receive pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz from the Yankees.
Since joining the Yankees, McMahon has been a versatile infielder, primarily playing third base. His performance with the Rockies before the trade showed a .217 batting average, .314 on-base percentage, .403 slugging percentage, 16 home runs, 42 runs scored, and 35 RBIs over 100 games. Despite struggling offensively this year, McMahon remains a 20-20 home run threat with good plate discipline, as indicated by his 12.2% walk rate and defensive value, with 5.8 Defensive runs saved in 2025.
McMahon's overall MLB stats for the season, including his time with the Yankees, show a .241 batting average, 30 home runs, and 72 RBIs in about 1013 plate appearances. Advanced metrics show McMahon's hitting has improved in power and quality, with an average exit velocity of 93.7 mph (7th in MLB), a hard-hit rate close to 50%, and a weighted on-base average (wOBA) of .318 with an expected wOBA (xwOBA) of .344.
The Yankees, who are a contender for the first time since 2018, are excited about the addition of McMahon. His combination of power hitting, plate discipline, and dependable defense makes him a balanced and reliable addition to the Yankees’ infield for their 2025 postseason push.
Meanwhile, the Rockies have expressed their intention to "continue to listen" to offers for other players on the roster ahead of next week's deadline. The trade of McMahon to the Yankees was part of the Rockies' focus on stockpiling starting pitching prospects, as shown by trades such as sending Mike Moustakas to the Angels for Connor Van Scoyoc in 2023, C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk to the Angels for Mason Albright and Jake Madden in '23, Pierce Johnson to the Braves for Tanner Gordon and Victor Vodnik in '23, and Nick Mears to the Brewers for Bradley Blalock and Yujanyer Herrera last year.
Griffin Herring, the left-handed pitching prospect who was the Yankees' No. 8 prospect, and Josh Grosz, a right-handed pitching prospect who was ranked No. 21 by MLB Pipeline, will report to High-A Spokane in the Rockies organization, with the potential to advance to Double-A Hartford next season.
McMahon, who is a fan favourite in Colorado, has expressed his love for playing in Colorado and hopes to continue playing there. The Rockies offer an MLB analysis service called the Rockies Insider for those who want to stay updated on the latest news from the team.
In conclusion, the trade of Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees marks a significant move for both teams. McMahon brings a combination of power hitting, plate discipline, and dependable defense to the Yankees, while the Rockies acquire promising pitching prospects in Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.
The trade of Ryan McMahon, a versatile infielder known for his good plate discipline, to the New York Yankees isn't limited to baseball; it also involves sports-betting as his addition strengthens the Yankees' contender status for the 2025 season. The trade policy of the Rockies, aimed at stockpiling starting pitching prospects, extended beyond McMahon, with previous deals like C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk to the Angels in '23. Contrary to McMahon's move to New York, he expressed his hope to continue playing in Colorado, where he was a fan favorite. Apart from baseball and politics, the Rockies offer an arts service, the Rockies Insider, for those interested in MLB analysis.
