Yankees Trade Proposal Sends $70 Million Infielder to NY in 3-Player Swap
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are providing plenty of offense for the New York Yankees. They could use some help, though. Can general manager Brian Cashman create a trade proposal convincing the Colorado Rockies to part with third baseman Ryan McMahon?
Chris Kirshner and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic put together several hypothetical trade scenarios and had former general manager Jim Bowden share his opinion. Here’s the one that’d send McMahon to the Bronx:
Yankees receive: infielder Ryan McMahon
Rockies receive: right-handed pitcher Will Warren and outfielder Brandon Mayea
“I think this trade makes a lot of sense for both sides,” Bowden said in his critique of the deal. “McMahon would be a perfect fit to become the Yankees’ next third baseman. The suggested return is fair market value in my opinion, although if I’m the Rockies, I’d try to get Oswaldo
Cabrera included as a fourth player in the deal.”
MLB.com ranks Warren (seventh) and Mayea (ninth) among New York’s top 10 prospects. They’re at opposite ends of their respective minor-league journeys. Warren is on the doorstep of the majors in Triple-A while Mayea is an 18-year-old in Rookie Ball.
