Ryan McMahon makes Yankees debut
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The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies for prospects, a person familiar with the deal said.
The newest addition to the New York Yankees looks back on his time with the Rockies and considering bringing along a former teammate.
The Rockies reacted with emotion to the news that third baseman Ryan McMahon was traded to the New York Yankees prior to their 6-5 win in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday. The nine-year veteran was dealt for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.
The New York Yankees optioned RHP Scott Effross and INF Jorbit Vivas to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Friday's trade with the Colorado Rockies for third baseman Ryan McMahon.
The Yankees made their first trade deadline move on Friday, acquiring a third baseman for two minor-league pitchers.
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Ryan McMahon discusses how joining the Yankees is the kind of thing you dream about as a kid and what it means to put the Pinstripes on