The Yankees had a choice to make when it came to acquiring a third baseman.

Would they meet the Diamondbacks’ <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/sports/why-yankees-jumped-on-ryan-mcmahon-trade-and-gave-up-on-eugenio-suarez/">steep asking price to go for the bat of Eugenio Suarez</a>, a free agent following this season, or take on Colorado’s Ryan McMahon for a more modest prospect haul, but with much less offense, a better glove and two more years on his contract?

On Friday, they made their choice and <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/25/sports/yankees-acquire-ryan-mcmahon-from-rockies-to-fill-glaring-third-base-hole/">McMahon is a Yankee.</a>

Several scouts praised the Yankees for the deal that brought the 30-year-old, lefty-swinging, Gold-Glover to The Bronx in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects.&nbsp;

Several scouts praised the Yankees for the deal that brought Ryan McMahon, lefty-swinging, Gold-Glover to The Bronx in exchange for a pair of pitching prospects. {ai:summary}<p>The Yankees have acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, opting for his defensive skills and two additional years on his contract over Eugenio Suarez. Scouts have lauded the move, which cost the Yankees two pitching prospects. </p><p>#sports</p>

Scouts ‘love’ Yankees’ Ryan McMahon trade — but one question lingers

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