Yankees trade for Ryan McMahon but bullpen meltdown sparks urgency for another move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees made a smart move Friday afternoon, trading for Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon to shore up their shaky infield. But a few hours later, the real problem smacked them in the face.

The New York Yankees' two-year nightmare at the hot corner is finally over. And that comes at the expense of the Colorado Rockies.

The New York Yankees' acquisition of third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies came as a bit of a surprise after they were previously linked to another star slugger.