Ryan McMahon shows improvement for Yankees in May performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Ryan McMahon has shown signs of improvement for the New York Yankees throughout May. After starting the season with a.167 average, he raised it to.244 for the month, alongside an increase in OPS to.711. Key adjustments include a decrease in ground balls and a rise in opposite-field hits, indicating a potential return to form. Despite experiencing a rough stretch in May with 24 consecutive at-bats without a hit, McMahon's performance has placed him around league average with four home runs and a strong showing with runners in scoring position. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen how his performance will shape in the second half, where he historically struggles.
- •McMahon's batting average improved from.167 to.244 in May.
- •He increased his OPS by 130 points to.711.
- •His groundball rate dropped from 50% to 35.8% during the month.
- •He recorded a.270 average with runners in scoring position.
- •McMahon's performance in the second half of the season remains a concern.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — What changed for Ryan McMahon in May?
"The Yankee infielder's underlying trends suggest he may be settling into a more productive version of himself.
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