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Solving the Yankees’ third base fiasco won’t be easy – or cheap

In Part 5 of our continuing series breaking down how the Yankees should navigate the offseason position by position, we look at third base.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 2:51 PM
Solving the Yankees’ third base fiasco won’t be easy – or cheap
Key Things to Know
  • Joel Sherman argues the Yankees face a costly and difficult task addressing their third base struggles this offseason.
  • Yankees third basemen produced among the worst offensive numbers in the majors with a .215/.271/.358 slash line.
  • Sherman notes Ryan McMahon is owed $16 million for the 2027 season, complicating efforts to move him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Joel Sherman argues that the New York Yankees face a difficult and expensive challenge to fix their third base issues this offseason. The team posted one of the worst slash lines in the majors at the position with a combined .215/.271/.358 mark, while neither Ryan McMahon nor Amed Rosario provided the necessary defensive or offensive balance.

Sherman reports that McMahon is owed $16 million for 2027, complicating potential solutions. To move on from McMahon, the writer suggests the Yankees will likely explore trading him by absorbing significant salary, taking on an unwanted contract, or packaging him alongside more valuable assets.

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