The team placed its captain on the injured list Saturday with a flexor strain in his right elbow. . According to New York Post columnist John Heyman, the best-case scenario is a 10-day shutdown, followed by another 10 days of designated hitter duty before Judge returns to full outfield action.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the New York Yankees need to make a couple of moves to stay competitive in the AL playoff scene.

Third base was one of the Yankees' biggest needs, and McMahon will provide lefty power, but with a lot of swing and miss.

New York began the day a season-high 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto and dropped to 3-5 since the All-Star break.

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be active ahead of the trade deadline, and one glaring need stands out above the rest: find a new center fielder.

Boone also acknowledged the bullpen’s ongoing struggles.

McMahon, 30, was viewed as one of the top available positional players on the market.

Ryan McMahon is now a New York Yankee.