Aaron Boone Believes Yankees' Defense Could Become a 'Strength' Following Ryan McMahon Trade
Aaron Boone Believes Yankees' Defense Could Become a 'Strength' Following Ryan McMahon Trade Yankees Look to Shore Up Defense with Ryan McMahon Trade Just two days after manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the Yankees needed to tighten up their defense, the team made a move to address the issue—acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in a trade finalized Friday. McMahon, known for his defensive prowess, steps into a position that has lacked consistency this season. While the addition helps solidify the hot corner, the Yankees still need sharper play up the middle, particularly from shortstop Anthony Volpe. Entering Friday’s series opener against the Phillies, Volpe was tied for the most errors at his position in the majors with 13. “I expect, and it needs to be, one of our strengths,” Boone said pregame. “Now bringing in a McMahon, and with Anthony, we need them to play the way they’re capable of playing and how we expect them to play. And if they do, ...