The 30-year-old McMahon has graded out as one of the 10 best defensive third basemen this season, but his offense is below average.

Obviously, the strikeouts really hold McMahon back. He was leading the NL with 127 this season, which is remarkable for a guy playing in the league’s preeminent strikeout-suppressing ballpark. The Yankees probably have some ideas on how to help him there,

The Yankees made their first trade deadline move on Friday, acquiring a third baseman for two minor-league pitchers.