Yankees consider trade options for Ryan McMahon's hefty contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The New York Yankees are exploring ways to offload third baseman Ryan McMahon's $16 million contract for the 2027 season. Proposals suggest that St. Louis Cardinals could be a potential destination, with the Yankees retaining part of the salary. McMahon’s performance this season includes a.213 batting average and 11 home runs, leading to doubts about his fit for next year. The Yankees need to evaluate the trade alongside any potential replacement to justify the transaction. Further developments regarding negotiations or trades are expected as the offseason approaches.
- •Yankees are considering a trade for Ryan McMahon's contract.
- •McMahon is owed $16 million in 2027, final year of his deal.
- •Performance includes a.213 average and 11 home runs this season.
- •Potential trade discussions involve retaining $11 million of his salary.
- •Cardinals may be interested if salary is reduced to $5 million.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees could turn a $16 million mistake into a cheaper exit
"Getting something useful out of Ryan McMahon’s contract doesn’t have to mean getting a prospect worth bragging about. I’d be […]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 2:21 PMList of all 2026 Brewers includes a guaranteed World Series winner
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 1:30 PMYankees 2026 Roster Report Cards: Paul Blackburn
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 1:30 PMLooking at 2026 season report card for Padres players
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 12:24 PMAtlanta Braves News: 2026 World Series Set, Walt Weiss, More
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 12:22 PMYandy Diaz nails Game 6 prediction as Rays head to World Series
MLB•Oct 20, 2026, 12:18 PMDodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani and what might’ve been