Ryan McMahon

Cashman said he’s “open minded” about finding a replacement for McMahon, who has hit just .211/.289/.349 since arriving from the Rockies at the 2025 trade deadline. The Yankees will almost certainly add either a second baseman or a third baseman this winter, if not both. Should they sign a second baseman, then Anthony Volpe could compete for the job at third base. McMahon will make $16 million next year in the final season of his six-year deal.

The slam was hit 109.1 mph, though with a high launch angle and the wind blowing it, it made it just 332 feet down the right field line. Fortunately for him, that’s far enough at Yankee Stadium. It’s his fourth career five-RBI game, but his first since 2023. He actually had totaled just 35 RBI in 352 plate appearances this season, and he had hit .143 with four RBI in his previous 21 games.

This is now the third straight game that McMahon has been on the bench. Jose Caballero is starting at third base, as he has in the last two games. McMahon may start in the second game of the doubleheader, but it would be safe to say that he has lost the primary share of the third base job to Caballero.

McMahon is 2-for-11 with no extra-base hits or RBI in five games since coming off the injured list, leaving him .215/.283/.360 overall. Alas, it doesn’t look like the Yankees are planning on trying Anthony Volpe over him at third base; since starting at the hot corner three times in span of four games in Triple-A, he’s reverted to the middle infield the last four games. The Yankees probably don’t see enough upside to make it worth risking a change, but McMahon’s defense isn’t making up for his bat at this point.

McMahon returns to New York’s infield mix after missing just over one week with a thumb sprain. The 31-year-old third baseman can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.

McMahon will be activated off the injured list as one of the Yankees’ two moves for roster expansion. McMahon is hitting .216/.282/.367 in 306 plate appearances this year with 10 homers this season. Jose Caballero has been making regular starts at third base (when George Lombard Jr. was healthy), so it remains to be seen how the Yankees will use McMahon.

The 31-year-old slugger has been shelved since August 20 due to a left thumb sprain. He’s only expected to need a handful of at-bats on a rehab assignment before he’s ready to rejoin the Yankees. Barring any setbacks, expect him to return early next week.

Jose Caballero will likely be part of the hot corner solution for the Yankees in McMahon’s absence. McMahon is hitting .216/.282/.367 in 306 plate appearances this year with 10 homers.

The 31-year-old slugger jammed his thumb while sliding into second base during Wednesday’s victory over the O’s. As of now, there don’t appear to be any plans to place him on the injured list, but it sounds like he may need a couple of days off. Jose Caballero will start in his place at the hot corner on Thursday and will bat ninth against Orioles’ right-hander Kyle Bradish.

McMahon jammed his left thumb on a slide into second base during Wednesday’s win over the Orioles. His absence would likely result in José Caballero seeing more time at the hot corner. There should be an update on his status leading into Thursday’s series finale.

McMahon lined each of his doubles down the right field line, one off Drew Rasmussen in New York’s six-run third inning. He’s raised his line from .210/.269/.360 to .215/.276/.370 since coming off the IL last Friday, though he still hasn’t hit a home run. McMahon badly needed a game like this to remain in the 3B picture against right-handed starters going forward.

He’ll resume platooning against right-handers at third base for the Yankees. McMahon is hitting just .210/.269/.360 in his first 202 plate appearances of the season so it wouldn’t be surprising if his role dwindled going forward barring him hitting his way out of this slump.

McMahon hit the injured list with a throat infection earlier this week. The 31-year-old infielder should return to New York’s bench mix at some point next week.

McMahon has just 39 plate appearances in the month of June, hitting .222/.282/.389 with two home runs and four RBI. With Trent Grisham (hamstring) likely being activated off the injured list soon, the Yankees could simply opt to play Jose Caballero at third base the rest of the way.

McMahon connected on a 430-foot (108.3-mph EV) solo shot off of Sean Burke to open the third inning that tied the game at one run apiece. That would be his only hit in the ballgame. For the season, the 31-year-old slugger is slashing .212/.273/.369 with eight long balls and 23 RBI.

The Yankees got all of their runs on homers from McMahon in the fourth and Ben Rice in the fifth and then held on from there. McMahon, who had gone hitless in six straight games, also singled and stole a base tonight. He’s at .194/.265/.315 for the season, and he should be in danger of losing a significant amount of playing time once José Caballero returns, assuming the Yankees don’t send Anthony Volpe back to the minors.

The walks were his first since April 19. McMahon was supposed to get a break against a left-hander today, but he entered after Jasson Domínguez was injured on the first play of the game and had one of his best games of the year. He’s 9-for-22 with a homer this month, raising his OPS from .518 to .662.

McMahon’s homer to right would have been an out or maybe a double in most parks, but it was the product of a very nice at-bat against Jacob deGrom. McMahon’s glove hasn’t been quite as strong as usual this year, and with his .637 OPS and Anthony Volpe being healthy, he’s under some pressure to pick it up. This was a nice start.

The 31-year-old slugger jumped all over a first-pitch cutter from Lance McCullers Jr. in the second inning, belting a 336-foot (99.8 mph EV) solo shot that increased the Yankees’ early lead to 4-0. That would be his only hit in the ballgame, finishing the night 1-for-4. On the season, McMahon is slashing a horrifying .151/.286/.264 with two homers, five RBI and a 20/10 K/BB ratio in 63 plate appearances.

McMahon’s first homer of the season came in a big spot in the eighth inning, and with the game tied at two. Stepping in to pinch-hit for Amed Rosario and with a runner on first, McMahon blasted an opposite-field homer to left to put the Yankees up 4-2, putting them in position to take the first game of the weekend series. McMahon has struggled out of the gate this season and entered the game batting .140. Hopefully, this kickstarts a much-needed turnaround for the veteran lefty.