The Colorado Rockies are 20 games below .500, leaving them without realistic postseason hopes. It’s a matter of time before other teams will call on some of their veteran players throughout the summer. At the top of the list of interesting trade candidates is Ryan McMahon, whose early-season performance should get consideration for the first All-Star nod of his career. McMahon has been a productive player for the past few seasons. He’s a plus-defender at third base who can top 20 home runs yearly. While he strikes out a fair amount, he draws enough walks to keep a respectable on-base percentage.
It’s yet to be seen if general manager Bill Schmidt will field offers. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi tweeted on May 29 that the Toronto Blue Jays were among the teams showing interest in the veteran third baseman. However, one team that could come calling for McMahon’s services is the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners sit atop of the American League West standings but the offense could use a spark.
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