Yankees Trade Proposal Sends $70 Million Infielder to NY in 3-Player Swap
In his assessment of the transaction, Bowden stated, “I think this trade makes a lot of sense for both sides.” “McMahon would make an excellent third baseman for the Yankees going forward. I believe the suggested return to be reasonable market value, but if I were the Rockies, I would attempt to have Oswaldo Cabrera added to the deal as a fourth player.
Warren is ranked seventh on MLB.com, and Mayea is ranked ninth among New York’s top 10 prospects. They are at different points in their minor league careers. While Mayea is an 18-year-old in Rookie Ball, Warren is in Triple-A and on the verge of making it to the majors.
The Yankees Have Already Been Linked to McMahon
Previous reports have revealed the Bombers are open to upgrading their infield ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Much of it has been focused on first and second base. However, acquiring McMahon and plugging him in at third base would be a big boost to manager Aaron Boone’s offense.
This also isn’t the first time the Yankees and McMahon have been linked in the trade rumor mill this month. ESPN’s Jeff Passan made that connection
“When you’ve got Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, what more do you need? Well, another high-octane bullpen arm would be nice. Maybe a corner-infield bat? (McMahon would be a perfect fit, actually),” he said.
The left-handed hitter is in the middle of a terrific year at the plate. He’s hitting .277/.353/.476 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and 42 runs scored in 336 plate appearances. If the season ended on June 28, his .830 OPS would be a career-high mark.
on June 4 in his early MLB trade deadline primer.
He’d also be attractive to the Yankees because of his contract status and positional versatility. He’s signed through 2027 on a six-year, $70 million deal. McMahon is earning $12 million in 2024 and 2025 before that number increases to $16 million for 2026 and 2027, per Spotrac.
Most importantly, his luxury tax salary comes in at just $11.67 million. This kind of contract would help in lowering New York’s payroll moving forward, which is something team owner Hal Steinbrenner wants. McMahon has spent at least 400 innings at first, second and third base since his big-league debut in 2017, as well.
The Rockies Aren’t Planning on Making McMahon Available
As is the case with any hypothetical trade proposal, it takes two teams to tango. If the Yankees seriously pursue McMahon, Cashman must put together a package that’ll convince Colorado to entertain the idea of letting him go.
“Despite plenty of rumors and speculation, there is nearly zero chance the Rockies will move ‘RyMac,’ who has a chance to be a first-time All-Star this summer,” the Denver Post’s Patrick Saunders said on June 24. “Why? The Rockies love the left side of their infield, featuring McMahon and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. And because owner Dick Monfort loves McMahon. Plus, McMahon is locked up through the 2027 season, when he’ll be making $16 million at age 32. The Rockies believe McMahon’s contract is team-friendly.”