Rockies land 2 pitching prospects from Yanks for McMahon
DENVER -- Ryan McMahon's hot hitting out of the All-Star break has earned him a trade to the Yankees, and netted the Rockies two starting pitching prospects.
www.mlb.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
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Ryan McMahon trade status: In July 2025, reports indicated the Colorado Rockies traded third baseman Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees around the MLB trade deadline. The Rockies acquired two pitching prospects in return, Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, while the Yankees added McMahon to their infield. These developments followed McMahon’s strong performance post‑All-Star break and his ongoing contract through 2027, making him a notable asset for a contending club.[2][3][5]
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Reactions and context: Rockies teammates and staff publicly acknowledged the trade, noting the emotional impact of bidding farewell to a veteran leader, while the Yankees positioned McMahon as a versatile defender and bat who could help stabilize their infield. Coverage at the time framed McMahon as a solid, cost-controlled piece with playoff upside for a team in need of depth at third base.[3][5][9]
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Other notes: Prior reporting had spotlighted several teams (including Cubs and Dodgers) as trade observers or contenders for McMahon during the spring and early summer of 2025, but the actual deal materialized with the Yankees by late July 2025. If you’d like, I can pull up the exact tweet threads or MLB transaction logs for precise dates and official confirmations.[4][5]
Would you like a quick summary of McMahon’s 2025 season stats and how his skills project with the Yankees, or a side-by-side of the involved prospects?
Citations:
- MLB.com Rockies trade details and reaction[9][2][3]
- MLB.com Rockies teammate reactions[3]
- Additional trade rumors and context[5][4]