By trading for former Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, the Yankees filled the biggest hole in their lineup and added a left-handed bat with some pop to aim at the short porch in Yankee Stadium. Box No. 1, checked.

The 30-year-old McMahon has graded out as one of the 10 best defensive third basemen this season, but his offense is below average.

The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the teams announced Friday.

The Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, according to multiple reports. Third base was one of the Yankees' biggest needs, and McMahon will provide lefty power (though with a lot of strikeouts) and a contract that takes him through the 2027 season.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman grapples with this question every year leading up to the trade deadline, but it’s especially pertinent this season with the amount of acquisitions that he needs to make. How much are the Yankees willing to give up in young talent to make this team better and more of a championship contender?

While it would be hilarious if the Boston Red Sox traded for Eugenio Suarez after the rival New York Yankees forfeited their pursuit of the top available power

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has made it known that his team could use multiple relievers before the deadline. In a perfect world, one would be a left-hander to pair with Hill.

The New York Post's Joel Sherman wrote Thursday, though, that MLB slugger Ben Rice could also be involved in trade talks. Sherman added that it'd need to be a big offer for the Yankees to "even consider" moving Rice. It's still notable news, though, and puts the Yankees in a tough spot.