The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the teams announced Friday.

The Rockies reacted with emotion to the news that third baseman Ryan McMahon was traded to the New York Yankees prior to their 6-5 win in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday. The nine-year veteran was dealt for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.

Ryan McMahon went 1 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his New York Yankees debut, a 9-4 loss to Philadelphia.

The newest addition to the New York Yankees looks back on his time with the Rockies and considering bringing along a former teammate.

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,

Ryan McMahon hit a three-run home run, Bradley Blalock allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4.

The post MLB rumors: Astros linked to Rockies trade after All-Star injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. With Isaac Paredes injured, the Houston Astros could look to acquire infield help. According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, Houston is interested in Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.