Overview
- Inserted for defense, McMahon belted a two-run homer in the eighth inning Friday to push New York past Kansas City 4-2 at Yankee Stadium.
- He stepped in with a .119 average and 16 strikeouts in 50 plate appearances, and the shot marked his first extra-base hit of the season.
- Aaron Boone said he plans to sit McMahon for most of the upcoming stretch against several left-handed starters so he can keep working on his swing.
- McMahon has focused on a narrower stance and spent much of Friday hitting in the cage, later saying he was sick of letting teammates down.
- The slump has triggered outside calls for a third-base upgrade, yet his 2024 All-Star resume and team control through 2027 support the Yankees’ patience.