Yankees consider trading for Matt Chapman to strengthen third base

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Yankees consider trading for Matt Chapman to strengthen third base
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The New York Yankees are reportedly looking to trade for third baseman Matt Chapman this summer. The Yankees previously acquired Ryan McMahon for the position but have not seen desired results. They are one of three teams, alongside the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals, that could pursue Chapman, who is producing solid offensive numbers and offers strong defense. Demand for Chapman may stem from the San Francisco Giants' intent to sell high-priced players. The Yankees' struggles at third base in recent years underline their need for improvement in this area.

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  • Yankees are targeting Matt Chapman from the Giants.
  • Previous third baseman acquisition, Ryan McMahon, has not met expectations.
  • Chapman has an OPS of.737 with 7 home runs this season.
  • The Giants are open to trading high-priced players this summer.
  • Yankees aim to improve their offensive production at third base.
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Ryan McMahon has created this opportunity for New York.

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