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.

NEW YORK − Nearly a week ahead of MLB's July 31 trade deadline, the Yankees addressed one glaring need, at third base. On Friday afternoon, lefty-hitting Ryan McMahon was acquired from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two Yankees minor league pitching prospects.