Yankees trade for Ryan McMahon but bullpen meltdown sparks urgency for another move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees made a smart move Friday afternoon, trading for Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon to shore up their shaky infield. But a few hours later, the real problem smacked them in the face.

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

They got just that when they made a move for Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon Friday afternoon. In return, the Rockies received two of the Yankees' pitching prospects: Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.