Former New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu played a role in the team's recent choice to trade for third baseman Ryan McMahon.

Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu vouched for former Colorado Rockies teammate Ryan McMahon as the New York Yankees performed their due diligence, according to The Athletic's <a href=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ken Rosenthal.

Ryan McMahon traded to Yankees. McMahon has been less a stud in Fantasy than a steady presence, consistently delivering 20 to 25 home runs with a not so terrible batting average.

The Yankees' new third baseman already has given them excellent defense and even chipped in with a big hit on Sunday.

The New York Yankees' two-year nightmare at the hot corner is finally over. And that comes at the expense of the Colorado Rockies.

Bird represents the latest example of the Rockies lacking self-awareness. He was oven-mitts-required hot the first two months of the season, and now, well, he’s not. Opponents are hitting .424 off him in his last eight appearances.

No one should be surprised if they add one more bat before the deadline, preferably right-handed with the ability to play shortstop if necessary. Outside executives say the Yankees still have interest in obtaining a player offering something from the buffet of defense, righty hitting and/or speed.