{
  "id": 15420286,
  "title": "Yankees Should Consider Replacing Ryan McMahon With This Free Agent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/yankees-should-consider-replacing-ryan-mcmahon-with-this-free-agent",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-consider-replacing-ryan-mcmahon-134910855.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Yankees' third baseman, Ryan McMahon, has struggled with the team since his acquisition at last year's trade deadline. McMahon's performance has been below expectations, with a .211/.289/.349 slash line. The Yankees are set to pay him $16 million next season and will likely become a free agent afterwards. Trading McMahon could be an option if they are willing to absorb some of the financial burden, but they will still need to replace his position.\n\nTeruaki Sato is seen as their top choice, but if he signs elsewhere, Alec Bohm could be considered. Bohm had a stellar 2024 season, earning All-Star honors and posting a .779 OPS while hitting 15 home runs. His OPS has dipped slightly since then, but he showed signs of a resurgence in the second half of the season, hitting .298/.369/.425. Bohm's performance in the later part of the season was particularly impressive, including a crucial home run that helped the Phillies clinch the National League Wild Card spot.\n\nWhile Bohm's free-agent value may have been impacted by his recent struggles, he remains a strong candidate to upgrade the Yankees' lineup. His power numbers are still evident, and he could see further improvement at a hitter-friendly venue like Yankee Stadium. Despite only three games played at the venue in his career, his .944 OPS in nine at-bats at Yankee Stadium is notable. The Yankees, facing a $23.15 million offer for a key pitcher, might be open to trading McMahon, but will need to find a suitable replacement.",
  "summary": "The New York Yankees need an upgrade at third base",
  "key_points": [
    "Ryan McMahon's performance has been below expectations with a .211/.289/.349 slash line.",
    "Teruaki Sato is the top choice to replace McMahon, but Alec Bohm could also be considered.",
    "Alec Bohm's OPS dipped slightly but showed signs of resurgence in the second half of the season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}