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Atlanta Braves Trade Suggestion for Yankees’ $70 Million Infielder Creates Austin Riley Problem

It’s become pretty obvious that the New York Yankees want to offload the contract of Ryan McMahon, which has one year remaining of a 6-year, $70 million pact. McMahon wasn’t even close to league average in 2026, and was virtually…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

Key Things to Know

A proposed trade sending Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon to the Braves would create roster complications for Austin Riley.
The hypothetical proposal suggests Atlanta trade catcher Sean Murphy to New York in exchange for McMahon.
McMahon has one year and $16 million remaining on his six-year, $70 million contract.

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A trade proposal from FanSided suggests the Atlanta Braves acquire New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon in exchange for catcher Sean Murphy. Writer TJ French highlights that such a move would create complications for incumbent third baseman Austin Riley, who is signed to a massive 10-year, $212 million contract extension.

According to the proposal, McMahon could serve as a defensive hedge following a down 2026 season for Riley, who batted just .219. McMahon has one year and $16 million remaining on his six-year, $70 million deal, but French argues paying substantial money for redundant third basemen would place Riley in an awkward position.

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Atlanta Braves Trade Suggestion for Yankees’ $70 Million Infielder Creates Austin Riley Problem

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