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MLB Player Data
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Jun 18 2025McMahon is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will get a rare day of rest after he started in each of the previous six games. Orlando Arcia will cover third base and bat sixth for the Rockies while McMahon gets a breather.
Jun 15 2025McMahon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon popped his 10th home run of the season in the seventh inning. Four of those long balls have come across his last seven starts and eight appearances, and he's also chipped in six RBI and six runs scored in that span. After a slow start to the campaign, McMahon suddenly has a .733 OPS and .179 ISO across 282 plate appearances.
Jun 14 2025McMahon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional RBI in Friday's 12-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon set a season high in RBI while also tallying his fourth game with at least three hits in 2025. The veteran third baseman's overall fantasy upside may remain capped by a woeful Rockies lineup around him, but he's still been one of the team's lone bright spots recently. Over his last 60 plate appearances, McMahon is slashing .280/.383/.538 with three big flies, four doubles, seven RBI and five runs scored.
Jun 11 2025McMahon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting McMahon will get a breather as the Giants send southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill. Orlando Arcia will hold down third base and bat sixth for the Rockies.
Jun 7 2025McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon had gone 22 games without a homer prior to Saturday, batting just .188 with a .237 slugging percentage and 9:24 BB:K in that span. The infielder broke the power drought with a game-tying solo shot in the fourth inning, but it was the lone run the Rockies had in this loss. McMahon has hovered just above the Mendoza Line over the last month and now has a .207/.316/.355 slash line with seven homers, 18 RBI, 24 runs scored and one stolen base across 62 contests this season.
May 20 2025McMahon is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies are sending tough left-hander Jesus Luzardo to the bump, so the left-handed-hitting McMahon will receive a rare day off. Aaron Schunk is at third base and hitting ninth for the Rockies.
May 12 2025McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, two walks and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon capped off his strong weekend with a solo home run in the eighth to extend the Rockies lead. He's now homered four times this month and has raised his OPS to .736 after posting a .508 OPS in March/April. In his last seven games, McMahon is hitting .500/.607/1.091 with a 6:5 BB:K. He's notoriously been more effective in Denver and will aim to keep his hot bat going this week despite the Rockies having all their games on the road.
May 9 2025McMahon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon still has an abysmal overall line for the season, but he has improved across his last eight games. He's gone 11-for-27 with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored in that span, while striking out only 18.8 percent of the time.
May 7 2025McMahon went 4-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon and Michael Toglia teamed up to notch all six of the Rockies' extra-base hits Wednesday, though the pair's performance wasn't enough to upset Detroit. McMahon endured an awful start to the season, batting just .147 with a mere four RBI over 29 games through the end of April. However, the veteran third baseman has begun to turn things around in May -- he's hit safely and driven in at least one run in four of five contests this month, and he's notched five extra-base hits (two doubles, a triple and two homers) in that span.
May 1 2025McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a much-needed homer for McMahon, who hadn't recorded an RBI since April 9. During this time, the defensive-minded third baseman has gone a miserable 5-for-65 (.077) with two doubles and seven runs scored over 19 games. McMahon's defensive acumen should keep him in an everyday role at the hot corner, but he's difficult to justify as a fantasy option in deep leagues until he strings together some better performances.
Apr 10 2025McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went yard in the third inning to deliver his second home run of the year. He's riding a six-game hitting streak, with five of those contests coming at Coors Field. In that span, he's maintained a .333 average with four RBI and a pair of runs scored.
Apr 5 2025McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon cut Colorado's deficit to three runs with an eighth-inning solo shot to center field, but that was the final run scored by either team. The long ball was the first of the season for the veteran third baseman, who has slugged between 20 and 24 homers each of the past five full seasons (excluding the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign). McMahon's two-hit effort Saturday was his first multi-hit performance since he went 3-for-3 on Opening Day.
Mar 28 2025McMahon went 3-for-3 with a double, two singles and a walk in a 3-2 loss to the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman was a problem for Tampa pitching and should benefit from hitting behind Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar in the Colorado lineup. McMahon has hit 20-plus homers every year since 2019 -- except for the pandemic-shortened 2020 season in which he hit nine in 52 games.
Mar 9 2025McMahon has gone 7-for-19 with seven walks across nine Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has maintained at least a 10 percent walk rate in three straight regular seasons, so his elevated walk rate in the spring isn't much of a surprise. While he has only two extra-base hits in the exhibition season, he has maintained at least a .165 ISO in five of his last six campaigns.
Sep 18 2024McMahon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks are sending southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill in the matinee, so the left-handed-hitting McMahon will begin the game on the bench. Aaron Schunk is at third base and batting ninth for the Rockies.
Sep 12 2024McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies were in a 6-0 hole after the first inning, but McMahon got them on the board in the top of the second by taking Casey Mize deep. McMahon has emerged from his post-All-Star break malaise, and over his last 16 games he's slashing a respectable .262/.328/.426 with three homers, four runs and six RBI. His next long ball will give the 29-year-old his fourth straight 20-homer campaign.
Sep 7 2024McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Tobias Myers deep in the fourth inning for his 18th homer of the season. McMahon got off to a great start this season but has struggled mightily over the second half. The 29-year-old made his first All-Star game in July but has just four of his 18 homers since the break and is hitting .187/.305/.302 in that stretch.
Sep 3 2024McMahon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's lefty Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta, so it's a good spot for the left-handed hitting McMahon to get a breather. Aaron Schunk will play third base and bat ninth for the Rockies.
Aug 26 2024McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon had the only extra-base hit by either team in the contest, and it was a big one, as his sixth-inning, 438-foot solo shot broke a 2-2 tie and ended up providing the decisive margin of victory. The long ball snapped a 20-game homerless streak for the infielder, and he had batted a meager .155 with a 31.3 percent strikeout rate during the power drought. McMahon now has 17 home runs overall this season, putting him on pace to reach the 20-homer mark for the fourth consecutive campaign.
Aug 22 2024McMahon is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Nationals are sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill in Thursday's matinee, presenting an opportunity to give the left-handed-hitting McMahon some rest. Aaron Schunk will handle third base for the Rockies.
Aug 14 2024McMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rockies and Diamondbacks concluding their series with a day game after a night game and with a southpaw (Jordan Montgomery) on the hill for Arizona, the lefty-hitting McMahon will be given a breather. McMahon had a pair of two-hit games against Atlanta over the weekend but has fallen back into his post-All-Star-break lull at the plate so far in Arizona, as he went 0-for-8 with four strikeouts through the first two games of the series. He's now batting just .119 with a 32.1 percent strikeout rate in the second half.
Aug 8 2024McMahon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game and are facing off against a lefty (David Peterson), so manager Bud Black likely viewed Thursday's contest as a good opportunity to give the lefty-hitting McMahon some off time. Aaron Schunk will step in at third base in place of McMahon, who had gone hitless in each of his last six starts, bringing his batting average down to .252 for the season.
Jul 30 2024McMahon went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-7 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's blast gave the Rockies a 6-2 lead in the second inning, but they didn't hold the lead for long. The infielder has gone 15 games without a multi-hit effort, batting a poor .170 in that span, though he has drawn 11 walks. For the season, he's at a .262/.348/.440 slash line with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 51 runs scored, 21 doubles and three stolen bases over 104 contests. After staying put at the trade deadline, McMahon should continue to occupy a starting role in the heart of the lineup.
Jul 27 2024McMahon is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, the lefty-hitting McMahon will head to the bench. Aaron Schunk will bat ninth and play third base during the matinee, though McMahon should be back in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Hayden Birdsong.
Jul 25 2024McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon missed one game after jamming his finger Monday, but he returned Wednesday to tally his 15th home run of the season. He also ended a homer drought, as his previous long ball had come on June 22. In that span, McMahon managed to hit .259, but he had only five RBI and nine runs scored across 24 games.
Jul 24 2024McMahon (finger) will start at third base and bat fourth in Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He jammed a finger in Monday's game and didn't play Tuesday, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Wednesday's series finale. McMahon has reached base 11 times over his last five contests but will bring a 23-game homerless streak into action Wednesday.
Jul 23 2024McMahon (finger) isn't in the Rockies' lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A jammed finger prevented McMahon from starting Monday's game, and he'll need at least another day to recover before returning to Colorado's starting nine. Aaron Schunk will pick up another start at third base and bat ninth Tuesday.
Jul 22 2024McMahon is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Red Sox due to a jammed finger, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was originally slated for a rest day Sunday, but he was inserted into the starting lineup after Ezequiel Tovar went home with flu-like symptoms. Sunday was when McMahon jammed his finger, and he will sit Monday with a hope to return Tuesday. Aaron Schunk will get the nod at the hot corner and bat ninth against Boston right-hander Tanner Houck.
Jun 23 2024McMahon went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Nationals while also drawing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon continued his offensive surge Saturday, tallying hits in each of his first two trips to the plate before adding a solo home run in the eighth to bring Colorado back within one run of the Nationals. It marked the third baseman's seventh multi-hit performance in his last 10 games, and he's now homered in two of his last three. Over the former stretch he's batting .476 (17-for-42) with four homers, eight RBI and 11 runs scored.
Jun 17 2024McMahon is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McMahon is getting just his third day off of the season with a left-hander (James Paxton) on the mound for the Dodgers. Alan Trejo will step in at third base in place of McMahon, who has started to heat back up over the past week with seven hits -- including two home runs -- in his last 20 at-bats.
Jun 16 2024McMahon went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 16-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon doubled in his third trip to the plate and advanced to third on a sacrifice fly before stealing home to increase Colorado's lead to five runs. The third baseman would add an RBI double in the eighth, giving him his sixth extra-base hit over his last four games. McMahon has also recorded multiple hits and scored two runs in three of his last four contests.
Jun 12 2024McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in a 17-9 loss to the Twins on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon cut the Rockies' deficit to 5-2 in the fourth inning with a 427-foot blast off Pablo Lopez, his 12th homer of the year. The 29-year-old McMahon looks to have broken out of a prolonged slump -- he's gone 4-for-7 with two doubles and two home runs in his last two games after struggling to a .115 average (7-for-61) in his previous 17 contests. Overall, McMahon's now slashing .267/.350/.462 with 36 RBI and 35 runs scored across 288 plate appearances this year.
Jun 11 2024McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer and an additional run during Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon generated his first multi-hit game since May 22, scoring in the sixth inning after reaching on a double and then swatting a solo homer off Cole Sands in the eighth inning. The third baseman had been in a rut prior to Tuesday's game, going 2-for-29 with two runs and no RBI in the past seven games. Still, McMahon owns a .788 OPS with 11 home runs across 66 games this year.
Jun 3 2024McMahon is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Reds, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will get a breather for just the second time all season as the Rockies open up a three-game set with the Reds. Alan Trejo will receive a start at third base Monday against lefty Andrew Abbott while McMahon rests up.
May 27 2024McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon popped his 10th home run of the season in the first inning, and half of those long balls have come in his last 10 starts. In that span, he's scored 10 runs and driven in 11 while hitting .268. McMahon has also cut his strikeout rate to 24.9 percent across 225 plate appearances, down 3.5 percentage points from his career clip.
May 24 2024McMahon isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting McMahon will avoid a matchup with lefty Cristopher Sanchez on Friday. Alan Trejo will start at third and bat ninth. McMahon has homered in three of his last four games and has scored a run in eight straight outings.
May 23 2024McMahon went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went hitless in his first four at-bats before adding a single in the ninth and a two-run homer in the top of the 12th, which would end up being the game winner. It marked the third baseman's third consecutive game with a home run, and he's now up to five long balls in May to go along with 11 RBI and 12 runs scored. McMahon has also hit safely in 10 straight games.
May 22 2024McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon kicked off the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning off of Aaron Brooks for his only hit of the evening. He's now upped his hitting streak to nine games and is slashing .378/.310/.676 with three homers, seven RBI and nine runs scored. He's maintained an average north of .300 for the majority of the season thus far and is currently riding a streak of 19 consecutive plate appearances without striking out.
May 19 2024McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon extended his hitting streak to eight games, and he's now gone 13-for-33 (.394) with two homers and five RBI in that span. His first-inning blast off Jordan Hicks was just one of three hits the Rockies mustered in the contest. McMahon is up to seven homers, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored and 10 doubles while slashing .306/.387/.486 through 46 games this season.
May 15 2024McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got the scoring going for the Rockies with a solo blast to right center off Dylan Cease in the fourth. It was his second home run this month and his first since May 3. He's now rocking a four-game hit streak with multiple hits in two of those while only striking out once over that span. McMahon has been one of the most consistent hitters in their lineup so far this year, slashing .308/.389/.481 with six homers, 22 RBI, 18 runs and a 22:50 BB:K in 180 plate appearances.
May 11 2024McMahon went 4-for-5 with one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon entered Saturday just 2-for-21 (.095) over his last six contests. The only downside to his performance in this contest was that all four hits were singles. The third baseman is up to a .303/.391/.462 slash line with five home runs, 21 RBI, 16 runs scored and no stolen bases over 39 contests this season. He's never hit higher than .254 or slugged better than .450 in a full season, so the first quarter of the 2024 campaign has essentially been McMahon at his absolute best, which consequently raises a red flag for regression later in the year.
May 3 2024McMahon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old led off the sixth inning by hammering a Martin Perez changeup out of PNC Park completely and into the Allegheny River, becoming only the second Colorado player in history to accomplish the feat after Todd Helton back in 2001. Three of McMahon's five homers this year have come in the last eight games, and the power surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .319/.407/.513 with 13 runs and 19 RBI in 32 contests.
May 1 2024McMahon went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got the Rockies on the board with an RBI single in the first inning before driving in a second run with a double in the 10th. The 29-year-old McMahon now has hits in six straight games, going 8-for-23 with two doubles and two home runs in that span, on the heels of a 1-for-14 stretch. His slash line is up to .321/.397/.495 on the season with four homers, 18 RBI and 12 runs scored.
Apr 22 2024McMahon went 0-for-3 with an RBI on Monday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon recorded four hits April 12, but he has only five hits across 38 plate appearances since. He's also struck out at 39.5 percent clip in that span while tallying two RBI and two runs scored. Even with that stretch, McMahon has a .314 average across 100 plate appearances.
Apr 12 2024McMahon went 4-for-6 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-4 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's already McMahon's sixth multi-hit game this season. The 29-year-old third baseman has gotten off to a red-hot start, batting .415 with a 1.107 OPS, two homers and 11 RBI through in his first 53 at-bats. While he may not have a great supporting cast in Colorado, McMahon's provided consistent production throughout his career, batting over .240 with 20-plus homers in four of his prior five seasons.
Apr 6 2024McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon homered in his first plate appearance of the game, his second long ball of the season. While both of his long balls have come at Coors Field, McMahon has at least one hit in eight of nine contests to begin the campaign.
Apr 5 2024McMahon went 3-for-5 with a double, a grand slam and a second run scored in Friday's 10-7 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old committed an error in a five-run top of the ninth inning that put Tampa Bay ahead 7-6, but McMahon atoned for it with a walkoff slam on a Jason Adam sweeper that caught too much of the plate. It was McMahon's first homer of 2024 but he's off to a blistering start, batting .414 (12-for-29) with three runs and six RBI through eight games -- numbers that are even more impressive considering that Friday was the Rockies' home opener.
Apr 3 2024McMahon will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's contest against the Cubs, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has been batting fifth, but he's off to an 8-for-20 start and Nolan Jones (2-for-24) is slumping, so the two are flipping lineup spots. Kris Bryant will hit cleanup in between McMahon and Jones.
Mar 3 2024McMahon is expected to hit fifth in the Rockies' lineup during the regular season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies prefer to alternate left and right-handed hitters in the lineup, with Charlie Blackmon, Kris Bryant, Nolan Jones and Brendan Rodgers set to hit in the top four. McMahon will be pushed down in the order slightly as a result, as he primarily hit third in 2023. He's had consistent production across the last three seasons, recording at least 20 home runs in each with a wOBA of at least .325.
Sep 30 2023McMahon will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took a slight step back at the plate this season, with his strikeout rate spiking to 31.5 percent while his wRC+ dipped to 89. With the boost from Coors Field, however, that still adds up to a respectable .241/.324/.434 slash line with 23 homers. He'll hit the bench for the fourth time in seven games, with Alan Trejo starting at third base.
Sep 28 2023McMahon is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will grab some rest leading into the final weekend of the Rockies' season. Alan Trejo is starting at third base and batting seventh Thursday against Los Angeles.
Sep 26 2023McMahon is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the opening game of the twin bill at Coors Field. Harold Castro will cover third base and bat seventh in the nightcap.
Sep 24 2023McMahon isn't in the Rockies' lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Jordan Wicks starting on the mound for Chicago, the lefty-hitting McMahon will take a seat to begin Sunday's game. Alan Trejo will cover third base and bat seventh in McMahon's absence.
Sep 19 2023McMahon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alan Trejo will start at third base and bat eighth as the Rockies take on ace left-hander Blake Snell. McMahon has enjoyed a productive season overall, but he is slashing just .190/.264/.310 in 174 plate appearances versus southpaws.
Sep 17 2023McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon, who did not play in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, will not start for the second consecutive game. The third baseman has played in 143 of the Rockies' 148 games, but he will sit out consecutive contests for the first time this season. Alan Trejo will start in the 28-year-old's place.
Sep 16 2023McMahon is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was in the lineup and hit cleanup for the first game, but had a forgettable 0-for-5 performance with five strikeouts. Alan Trejo will take over at third base while hitting eighth in the second contest.
Sep 14 2023McMahon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon singled in two of his first three at-bats before launching a solo homer off Drew Smyly in the bottom of the seventh, which extended the Rockies' lead to four runs. It marked the third baseman's fifth game this season with at least three hits while the home run was his first since Aug. 28. He's still batting just .214 in September following Wednesday's three-hit performance to go along with three RBI and five runs scored.
Sep 8 2023McMahon is out of the lineup Friday at San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alan Trejo will start at third base and bat eighth as the Rockies take on left-hander Kyle Harrison. McMahon has gone hitless over his last three games and is slashing .184/.253/.290 versus lefties this year.
Aug 29 2023McMahon went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Monday's loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the final score of 14-4, Colorado kept pace with Atlanta for much of the contest thanks largely to McMahon's bat. He kicked off the scoring with a mammoth 473-foot blast in the first inning and tied the score 4-4 with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. McMahon has reached base safely in 10 of his past 11 contests, slashing .310/.388/.548 with three homers, seven RBI and 12 runs over that span.
Aug 17 2023McMahon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has seen his strikeouts pile up of late, as he has a 34.5 percent punchout rate across his last 13 starts. He's hit only .167 in that span, though he did manage his 20th homer of the season Wednesday -- matching his power output from the 2022 campaign. While the rest of his stat line has remained fairly consistent, McMahon does have the chance to cross the 25-homer threshold for the first time in his career.
Aug 13 2023McMahon is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is having a rough time at the plate in August. In his last eight games, the 28-year-old is 2-for-28. The last game he did not play in was July 16. With Sunday being a rest day, it can serve as a reset for him. In McMahon's place, Alan Trejo will start at third base and hit sixth.
Aug 5 2023McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon extended his hitting streak to seven games with the blast, which was his third homer in that span. He's been making great contact lately, going 10-for-26 (.385) with seven extra-base hits during the streak. The infielder has a team-leading 19 long balls with 58 RBI, 60 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .263/.343/.485 slash line through 106 contests overall.
Aug 1 2023McMahon went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-5 loss against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went yard for a second consecutive contest, tagging reliever Steven Wilson for a three-run shot in the seventh that scored Jurickson Profar and Ezequiel Tovar. The third baseman has posted multiple hits in five of his last seven games and has logged an extra-base hit in four consecutive contests. Across his last seven appearances, McMahon is batting 11-for-28 (.393) with three homers, 10 RBI and six runs scored.
Jul 31 2023McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a sacrifice fly in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon ended July well, logging multiple hits in four of his last six games this month. He's knocked a double in three straight contests. The third baseman is up to a .260/.339/.472 slash line with 17 homers, 52 RBI, 55 runs scored and five stolen bases through 102 games overall.
Jul 26 2023McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon had Jake Irvin figured out early, notching a single in his first at-bat against the right-hander before taking him deep in his second trip to the plate to put the Rockies up 2-0. The third baseman came into the contest batting just .190 in July but he's now recorded multiple hits in three of his last four games. With Wednesday's long ball he's now hit exactly four home runs in each month this season.
Jul 24 2023McMahon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The initial lineup Colorado released Monday included McMahon at third base, but he'll end up heading to the bench while Alan Trejo picks up a start at the hot corner. The Rockies haven't indicated that McMahon was scratched from the starting nine due to an injury-related issue, so he's presumably just getting a day off due to the lefty-on-lefty matchup. Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Washington in the series opener.
Jul 18 2023McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon teamed up with Kris Bryant in the first inning for back-to-back homers off Hunter Brown, marking McMahon's 15th long ball of the season and his third of July. Tuesday's multi-hit effort snapped a mini-slump for McMahon, who entered the contest 1-for-12 (.083) across his last three appearances. The infielder is slashing .257/.336/.466 through 92 games and could push for a career high in homers.
Jul 2 2023McMahon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon saw a five-game hitting streak end Saturday and nearly came up empty again Sunday if not for his eighth-inning blast. He went 11 games between homers, hitting a paltry .175 (7-for-40) with a 6:17 BB:K over that span. Despite the quiet stretch recently, he's been quite solid since mid-May. The infielder is up to 13 homers, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored, four stolen bases and a .263/.346/.477 slash line through 83 contests overall.
Jul 1 2023McMahon went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a walk Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon entered the game with a five-game hitting streak, during which he went 6-for-18. However, he had no extra-base knocks, no RBI and only one run scored in that span. After a slow start to the campaign, McMahon has posted consecutive months with a wOBA of .375 or better and wRC+ marks greater than 120.
Jun 18 2023McMahon went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 14-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Charlie Morton in the first inning before adding a solo shot off Kirby Yates in the seventh. The 28-year-old McMahon has hit safely in 10 straight contests while batting .365 (23-for-63) with four homers in 16 games since the start of June. After getting off to a slow start this season, McMahon's extended hot streak has boosted his slash line to .278/.358/.517 with 12 homers, 41 RBI, 41 runs scored and four stolen bases through 293 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 16 2023McMahon is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitting McMahon is being given a day off with Atlanta throwing southpaw Jared Shuster. Nolan Jones -- who also swings lefty -- will receive his first start major-league start at third base.
Jun 11 2023McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Tom Cosgrove deep with rain coming down at Coors Field. The game went into a rain delay after McMahon's tying blast in the ninth inning. While he's slowed down slightly in the last week, the infielder has hit six of his 10 homers over his last 16 contests, a span in which he's batting .369 (24-for-65). He's slashing .261/.335/.479 with 37 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases through 65 games overall in a near-everyday role.
Jun 2 2023McMahon went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got the game started with a solo shot in the first frame. He's been red-hot lately, posting six multi-hit performances in his last nine games. During that stretch, he's gone 17-for-34 (.500) with five homers and 14 RBI. McMahon is now slashing .260/.339/.490 with 27 extra-base hits through 230 plate appearances.
May 29 2023McMahon went 4-for-5 with a home run, a triple and three total RBI in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon kicked off the scoring in the contest with a big 445-foot solo homer to center field, and he plated an additional RBI in each of the second and fifth frames. The third baseman finished a double short of a cycle and notched his fourth multi-hit performance over his past five games. McMahon is arguably the hottest hitter in the majors at the moment, homering in four straight contests and collecting 11 RBI over that span.
May 28 2023McMahon went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has homered in three straight games to close out the Rockies' current homestand, and he's knocked in 10 runs over his last six contests. The power surge has added 72 points to his slugging percentage since Wednesday. He's at a .238/.321/.443 slash line with seven homers, 28 RBI, 27 runs scored and four stolen bases over 52 games this season, and the vast majority of his damage has been done at Coors Field -- he has a .934 OPS at home but a .582 mark on the road.
May 27 2023McMahon went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went from no homers in 29 contests to a long ball in each of his last two games. His seventh-inning blast Saturday restored the Rockies' lead for good. He appears to be working out of his recent slump with five hits over his last three contests, raising his slash line to .227/.309/.414 with six homers, four stolen bases, 23 RBI and 24 runs scored through 51 games overall.
May 23 2023McMahon went 0-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon knocked in a run with a fielder's choice in the fifth inning and promptly stole second. He's now 0-for-11 across the last three games, and his RBI was his third over the last 11 contests. For the season, the infielder is slashing a poor .216/.290/.377 with four home runs, four steals, 19 RBI and 21 runs scored through 47 games.
May 16 2023McMahon is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Moustakas will cover the hot corner and bat fifth against the Reds and rookie left-hander Brandon Williamson. Alan Trejo is playing second base and hitting eighth.
May 13 2023McMahon went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was productive out of the No. 6 spot in the order. He's starting to get things turned around -- he's gone 6-for-16 (.375) with three RBI, four runs scored and two steals over his last four contests. The infielder is slashing a modest .223/.292/.410 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, three steals, 12 doubles and a triple through 39 games. His longest hitting streak so far this season is five games, a mark he could match Sunday.
May 9 2023McMahon went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon delivered a two-RBI triple in the seventh inning, extending the Rockies' lead to seven runs. Those were his first runs batted in across his last seven games, and he had just two hits across 23 at-bats in that span. McMahon has had a poor start to the season, as he's hitting only .203/.275/.383 across 142 plate appearances. Most concerningly, his strikeout rate has ballooned to 34.5 percent.
May 4 2023McMahon is not in the lineup Thursday afternoon against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mike Moustakas is playing third base and hitting fifth versus the Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley. Alan Trejo is at second base and batting sixth. McMahon has slashed just .200/.222/.371 in 36 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.
Apr 3 2023McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon accounted for the only run Colorado scored Sunday, smacking his first home run of the season in the seventh inning. He's been in the lineup for all four games to start the new campaign and has hit fifth in the lineup when facing right-handed pitchers. McMahon has only three hits through 17 at-bats, though all of them have gone for extra bases. He's also chipped in a stolen base.
Mar 31 2023McMahon went 1-for-5 with a double and a stolen base Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was in the starting lineup and hit sixth even with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound, though it remains to be seen if he'll get regular at-bats without the handedness advantage beyond Opening Day. His production came entirely against righty Domingo Tapia in the sixth inning Thursday, when he hit a double with no outs but was ultimately stranded at third. When Colorado faces right-handed starters, McMahon is expected to hit third in the order.
Mar 26 2023McMahon is likely to hit third in the Rockies' lineup to begin the season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies have shown significant belief in McMahon, as they signed him to a lucrative six-year, $70 million contract entering the 2022 season. He's coming off a disappointing campaign -- during which he maintained only a 95 wRC+ across 597 plate appearances -- but the club still has high expectations for him. If McMahon continues to struggle with the bat, he'll likely slip down the order as the season progresses, but he'll begin with a strong opportunity to rack up both RBI and runs.
Mar 3 2023McMahon is expected to move to second base for the Rockies in the wake of the Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) injury, general manager Bill Schmidt told Joel Sherman of the New York Post on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no official word yet on whether Rodgers will need season-ending surgery to repair his left shoulder, but it is trending in that direction. As a result, McMahon will shift to second base where he has plenty of experience. Regaining eligibility at another relatively weak fantasy position is a boon to his value. Schmidt added that the team would look at Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero at third base with McMahon on the move. Kris Bryant is expected to still see the bulk of his time in the outfield.
Oct 4 2022McMahon isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 6-for-16 with two RBI over the last four games, McMahon will catch a day off Tuesday. Elehuris Montero will serve as his replacement at third base and bat seventh.
Oct 1 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got the Rockies on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning. It was his third homer in his last six games, and it got him to the 20-homer mark for the third time in the last four years. The infielder is slashing .245/.326/.415 with 66 RBI, 66 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 149 contests in 2022, and it appears he'll conclude the year as the starting third baseman after he signed a six-year contract with the Rockies before the season.
Sep 29 2022McMahon isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is getting a day off after he went 3-for-18 with two solo homers, three runs and nine strikeouts over the last four games. Alan Trejo will take over at the hot corner and bat second.
Sep 25 2022McMahon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 13-6 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon out-dueled Mike Clevinger in the third inning, as he took the ninth pitch of the at-bat 439 feet to centerfield for his 19th homer of the season. After going homerless in seven games, McMahon has homered in two straight games for the first time this season. He is slashing .246/.329/.415 through 145 contests.
Sep 23 2022McMahon isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will get a day off after going 4-for-17 in Colorado's last series against the Giants. He's assumed a larger role at second base ever since Brendan Rodgers went down with a hamstring injury, allowing Elehuris Montero to receive more action at third base. While McMahon sits, Alan Trejo will start at second base, batting seventh.
Sep 17 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Marcus Stroman deep in the sixth inning to tally his 17th homer of the season. He's gone yard four times in his last six games, three of which came at Coors Field. However, McMahon has still had a disappointing season by maintaining only a 96 wRC+ and .328 wOBA across 530 plate appearances.
Sep 12 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in 12-6 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Ian Kennedy for a ride to tally his 16th home run 62nd RBI of the season. He has now homered in consecutive starts after doing deep twice against the Diamondbacks on Friday. McMahon is slashing .250/.323/.571 in September and could be on the precipice of his first 20-homer season if he can continue to flex his power stroke down the stretch.
Sep 10 2022McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk and a strikeout Friday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Elehuris Montero will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Sep 7 2022McMahon isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will get a day off since left-hander Eric Lauer is on the mound for Milwaukee. Elehuris Montero is stepping in at third base and batting eighth.
Sep 4 2022McMahon is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Elehuris Montero will step in at third base for the early game while the lefty-hitting McMahon retreats to the bench against Reds southpaw Nick Lodolo. Expect McMahon to re-enter the starting nine for the nightcap, when right-hander Chase Anderson will take the hill for Cincinnati.
Sep 3 2022McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is getting a day off after he went 2-for-12 with five strikeouts over the last three games. Elehuris Montero will take his place at the hot corner and bat fifth.
Aug 30 2022McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Max Fried on the hill for Atlanta, Rockies manager Bud Black is electing to give the lefty-hitting McMahon a day off. McMahon will cede his spot in the starting nine to Elehuris Montero, who is covering third base after he was on the bench for three of the previous four contests.
Aug 27 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon hit atop the order for the fourth consecutive game with a right-handed pitcher on the mound. He's been productive in the small sample, hitting .294 with a homer, five runs scored and two RBI in 17 at-bats. McMahon has come on strong in August, maintaining a .954 OPS and .582 slugging percentage across 22 games.
Aug 21 2022McMahon went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings loss against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording three hits Saturday, McMahon stayed hot with two more Sunday. The 27-year-old has a modest four-game hitting streak, as he raised his average in the month to .359. He now owns a .252/.341/.404 slash line this year. As long as he continues hitting in the leadoff spot, he should contribute in runs and average.
Aug 16 2022McMahon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 3-for-4 in Colorado's last game Sunday and owns a 1.133 OPS in August, but he will be held out Tuesday with the Rockies loading up on right-handed hitters against Cardinals southpaw Jose Quintana. Elehuris Montero will man the hot corner in McMahon's place.
Aug 12 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went yard back-to-back with Brendan Rodgers in the seventh inning to tally his 12th homer of the season. Four of those have come in his last seven games, during which time McMahon has hit .318 with nine RBI and seven runs scored. The hot stretch has increased McMahon's overall line to .243/.337/.402 across 427 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 9 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's 16-5 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got absolutely all of his homer off Cardinals reliever T.J. McFarland in the seventh inning. The moonshot left the bat at 110.4 mph and went 495 feet. This was McMahon's third homer in his last five games, giving him 11 for the year. His slash line remains a pedestrian .242/.339/.397, and he's added 52 RBI, 43 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 106 contests. He's hit safely in all seven games in which he's recorded an at-bat in August.
Aug 6 2022McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in a 3-2 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon walked and stole second in the fourth inning before launching the game-winning home run 421 feet to center in the ninth. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a scorching opening week of August, going 8-for-18 with two homers, two doubles and two stolen bases in six contests this month. The torrid stretch has upped McMahon's line to .242/.337/.392 with 10 long balls, 40 runs, 50 RBI and a career-high seven stolen bases.
Aug 5 2022McMahon is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 7-for-15 with one home run, two doubles and a stolen base in the four-game series that just wrapped up in San Diego. Elehuris Montero will start at third base and hit ninth.
Aug 3 2022McMahon isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is getting a breather after he went 5-for-12 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and three strikeouts over the last three games. Elehuris Montero will take his place at the hot corner and bat ninth.
Jul 30 2022McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon started the last five games and went 2-for-14 with a home run, two RBI, five walks and four strikeouts. Garrett Hampson will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Jul 26 2022McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got the Rockies on the board in the ninth inning, but they couldn't muster a tying run. The infielder had gone 0-for-13 with eight strikeouts in his first three games since the All-Star break, so it's a positive sign to see him hit one out. For the season, he's up to eight homers, 42 RBI, 38 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .237/.331/.375 slash line in 93 contests.
Jul 24 2022McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is 0-for-10 with six strikeouts in the first two games out of the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Garrett Hampson will handle starting duties at third base against Brewers lefty Eric Lauer.
Jul 14 2022McMahon isn't starting Thursday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is getting a day off after he went 4-for-14 with a triple, two runs, a stolen base, two walks and two strikeouts over the last four games. Garrett Hampson will take over at third base and bat ninth.
Jul 11 2022McMahon went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of McMahon's steals this season have come in July, after he went 0-for-2 on the basepaths in the first three months of the campaign. While he didn't notch a hit Monday, he's gone 8-for-33 (.242) with a home run in 10 games this month. That's just a little better than his .235 average for the season, and he's added a .692 OPS with 40 RBI, 34 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples through 334 plate appearances.
Jul 9 2022McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is getting a breather after he went 4-for-16 with two RBI, a run, two stolen bases and six strikeouts over the last four games. Elehuris Montero is starting at the hot corner and batting eighth.
Jul 7 2022McMahon went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a stolen base Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon reached base on a fielder's choice in the second inning and proceeded to steal second base. He has now swiped three bags this season, all of which have come in his last five games. McMahon has also chipped in seven home runs, 38 RBI and 33 runs scored across 80 games on the season.
Jul 5 2022McMahon went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has gone 6-for-14 (.429) to begin July, and he's already posted a pair of multi-hit efforts. His steal Tuesday was also his second of the month, which accounts for all of his thefts this year. The infielder is up to a .245/.338/.383 slash line with seven home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples through 79 contests.
Jul 4 2022McMahon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has been getting some starts against left-handers, but that will not be the case Monday, as manager Bud Black will start nine right-handed hitters against Dodgers lefty Julio Urias. Garrett Hampson will garner a start in McMahon's place.
Jul 2 2022McMahon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Third time was the charm for McMahon, as he had been caught stealing on his two previous attempts this year before swiping second in the sixth inning of this contest. This was also his first multi-hit effort since June 23 -- he went 2-for-22 in his previous seven games. The infielder is slashing .240/.333/.382 with seven homers, 38 RBI, 32 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples through 306 plate appearances.
Jul 1 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon had gone just 1-for-18 over his last six games entering Friday. The infielder went yard in the seventh inning for his seventh homer of the season. He's slashing .235/.328/.379 with 38 RBI, 30 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples through 75 contests, and he's been caught stealing on his only two attempts this year.
Jun 28 2022McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old started the past nine games and will head to the bench Tuesday amid a 1-for-14 slump. Elehuris Montero will start at the hot corner and bat ninth in McMahon's place.
Jun 21 2022McMahon went 3-for4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two additional RBI during Tuesday's 9-8 loss at Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old produced his first three-hit game of the season over the weekend against San Diego, and he did it for a second time Tuesday while launching his sixth homer. McMahon has a .246/.351/.415 slash line with two home runs and 14 RBI through 19 games in June.
Jun 18 2022McMahon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-4 win over San Diego on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon singled in the second, walked in the fourth, singled again in the fifth and smacked the game-winning home run in the eighth to record his first three-hit game of the season. The long ball was the 27-year-old's first since May 16 as he currently sports a .374 slugging that would be the worst mark of his five-year career.
Jun 17 2022McMahon isn't starting Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 2-for-19 with a double, three RBI, a run, a walk and seven strikeouts over the last five games and will get a breather Friday. Alan Trejo is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth.
Jun 13 2022McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon delivered the game-winning knock with a two-RBI double in the eighth inning. He's come through timely hits of late, racking up five RBI across his last five games while also reaching base at a .381 clip in that span. McMahon has gotten on base at a decent .332 rate across 244 plate appearances, but he has a disappointing .132 ISO.
Jun 10 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon collected two singles, the latter of which provided an insurance run for Colorado. Since driving in four runs on June 1, McMahon has not collected an extra-base hit and has hit just .208 across his last six starts. Overall, McMahon is hitting .240/.330/.375 across 227 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 7 2022McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at San Francisco, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old went 2-for-5 versus Atlanta on Sunday but still has a .578 OPS over his past 10 games, and he'll take a seat Tuesday for only the third time all season. It's possible McMahon receives more regular off days going forward following the promotion of prospect Elehuris Montero, who is starting at third base against the Giants.
Jun 1 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went hitless while striking out three times in the first game of the twin bill. However, he rebounded to play a key role in Colorado's offensive explosion in the second contest. His production began with a three-RBI triple in the third inning, and he followed that up with a run-scoring double two frames later. Entering Wednesday's games, McMahon had just five hits across his last 37 at-bats so the strong performance was a welcomed change from his recent form. Overall, McMahon has a .244/.338/.398 line with four home runs, 26 runs scored and 26 RBI across 201 plate appearances.
May 28 2022McMahon isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has been an everyday player for the Rockies this year, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Saturday's matinee. Garrett Hampson will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
May 25 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon tied the game with a two-out single in the eighth inning and recorded his 22nd RBI of the campaign. He's put together a solid .253/.341/.400 line across 170 plate appearances, though nearly all of his production has come in Colorado. In 64 plate appearances on the road, McMahon has collected only one extra-base hit and has a .282 wOBA.
May 18 2022McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has been productive throughout the team's current homestand, as he's tallied four multi-hit performances in his last five starts. He's also collected two home runs, seven RBI and six runs scored in that span while hitting .400. Despite a 28.3 percent strikeout rate, McMahon has maintained a .268/.359/.441 line across 145 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 16 2022McMahon went 2-for-5 with a home run and an additional RBI in a loss to the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon homered to left field in the sixth inning to tie the score 4-4, and he produced another game-tying hit with a single in the seventh. The 27-year-old has produced three multi-hit performances over his past four games and has slugged two homers while driving in five runs over that span.
May 14 2022McMahon went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon delivered his first RBI since April 30 on a single in the fifth inning. During that 10-game drought, McMahon had only eight hits across 38 at-bats while striking out at a 34.1 percent clip. Even so, he's managed a .250/.339/.384 line to begin the season, driving in 14 and scoring 14 runs scored across 127 plate appearances.
May 1 2022McMahon went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI on Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon drove in the game-winning runs for the Rockies in the sixth inning with a two-RBI triple. He now has a four-game hitting streak and at least one hit in six of his last seven starts. McMahon has been particularly productive to start the first two contests of Colorado's homestand, homering once while driving in five.
Apr 26 2022McMahon went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was one of the few bright spots offensively for the Rockies besides Charlie Blackmon. McMahon has now reached base multiple times in three of his last six starts, and he's also posted four RBI and one run scored in that span. He has only seven extra-base hits across 65 plate appearances for the season -- good for a .164 ISO -- but he has also posted an impressive .345 wOBA.
Apr 25 2022McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double Monday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he didn't record any counting stats, McMahon had a strong performance at the plate. He recorded his fourth multi-hit performance of the season, which brought his average up to .241. McMahon has only one home run of the season, but he has six doubles to go along with six runs scored and eight RBI across 61 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2022McMahon went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was hitless over the first two games of the series but provided his second multi-hit game of the campaign Wednesday. The 27-year-old inked a six-year, $70 million extension with the Rockies during spring training and has a .225/.326/.425 slash line with one home run, five doubles, seven RBI and six runs through 11 games.
Apr 18 2022McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Michael Rucker yard in the seventh inning to record his first home run of the season. It's been a relatively quiet start to the season for McMahon, though he has now collected at least one hit and one run in each of his last three starts. Overall, he has seven knocks across 33 plate appearances while driving in four and scoring six runs.
Apr 14 2022McMahon (calf) will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was absent from Tuesday's win over the Rangers due to calf soreness, but he'll be back in action for Thursday's series opener against the Cubs. He's gone 3-for-14 with two doubles, three runs, an RBI and six strikeouts in his first four games of the season.
Apr 12 2022McMahon isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers while managing some calf soreness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was struck in the calf in Monday's batting practice and was then hit by a pitch twice during the subsequent win over the Rangers, so he's received the day off Tuesday to rest his calf. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, and the 27-year-old could be back in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs following Wednesday's scheduled off day.
Mar 21 2022McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million extension with the Rockies on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal buys out the final two years of McMahon's team control and adds an additional four seasons, keeping the infielder around through the end of 2027, his age-32 season. McMahon hit 23 homers last season while slashing .254/.331/.449, good for a career-best (but still below-average) 95 wRC+. The extension is great news for those who have McMahon on their dynasty teams, as he'll now continue to have his numbers boosted by Coors Field for six more years, barring a trade.
Mar 16 2022McMahon could continue to serve as the Rockies' primary third baseman in 2022, even after the team signed Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has had steady playing time across the last several seasons, and he performed well in 2021 while mainly playing at third base after the team traded Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. McMahon appeared in 151 games last year and slashed .254/.331/.449 with 23 home runs, 86 RBI, 80 runs and six stolen bases. Given the 27-year-old's strong results and Bryant's ability to serve as a corner outfielder, McMahon will likely continue to serve as the team's primary third baseman while Bryant takes over in left field. With Bryant in line for a spot in the top half of the order, McMahon should also see increased run-producing opportunities while hitting near the middle of the order in 2022.
Sep 29 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went deep with a three-run shot in the first inning, his 23rd long ball of the year. He's one homer shy of his career-best 24 from 2019. The infielder has added a .254/.333/.452 slash line with 85 RBI, 79 runs scored and six stolen bases through 583 plate appearances this year. He's hit safely in each of the last five games, going 5-for-20 with a homer and three doubles in that span.
Sep 28 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run double, a steal and a walk in Monday's 5-4 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies were being shut out through five innings before McMahon cleared the bases with a three-run double in the sixth. He drew a walk in the fourth and swiped his sixth bag of the year. The 26-year-old infielder owns an .802 OPS with 13 RBI this month, raising his season slash line to .254/.333/.448.
Sep 24 2021McMahon is not starting Friday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon drew a rare start against a left-handed starter last week, but he'll retreat to the bench against southpaw Alex Wood on Friday. Colton Welker will man the hot corner and bat eighth.
Sep 18 2021McMahon will start at third base and hit sixth in Saturday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon draws the start even with a lefty on the mound, typically a spot for Colton Welker to pick up playing time at the hot corner. McMahon has hit well of late, collecting eight hits in his last 27 at-bats while homering twice, driving in four and scoring six runs.
Sep 15 2021McMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After four consecutive starts, McMahon will take a seat for the middle game of the series at Truist Park, opening up third base for rookie Colton Welker. Through 13 games in September, McMahon has gone 10-for-39 (.256 average) with two home runs, four doubles, 10 RBI, seven runs and a stolen base.
Sep 6 2021McMahon went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the loss to the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old opened up the scoring for his team in this one with a solo blast off of Kevin Gausman in the second inning. After posting a 10-game hitting streak in early August, McMahon has struggled to a .192 batting average with five total extra-base hits in 73 at-bats over 21 games. On the season, he has still posted a career-high .255 batting average while hitting 21 home runs.
Sep 1 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon sent a solo shot to right off Jordan Lyles in the seventh to make it a one-run deficit for the Rockies, but they were never able to draw even before the game ended. The 26-year-old is now 2-for-25 over his last seven games, with both of his hits going for home runs. Despite his recent struggles, McMahon is still slashing .256/.324/.452 with 20 homers, 67 RBI, 68 runs scored, four steals and 43:123 BB:K over 484 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2021McMahon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is 1-for-17 with a homer and three RBI in his last five appearances, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Rio Ruiz will start at the hot corner for the Rockies in his place.
Aug 25 2021McMahon went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon started the nightcap on the bench while Taylor Motter drew the start at third base, but he entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning. After coming up empty in his first two at-bats, McMahon connected for a two-run homer in the 10th to give the Rockies an 11-9 lead. It was the 19th long ball of the season for McMahon, putting him on the verge of a second 20-homer campaign in three years.
Aug 24 2021McMahon is not starting Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will take a seat against lefty Justin Steele after going 0-for-4 during Monday's loss. Taylor Motter is set to man the hot corner and bat seventh.
Aug 23 2021McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon plated three runs combined over his previous 13 games, but he nearly matched that total in two at-bats Sunday. He plated the contest's first run on his career-high 23rd double of the season in the bottom of the first, then produced a run-scoring single in the bottom of the eighth. Though McMahon has supplied only two home runs and 16 RBI thus far in the second half, he hasn't been a total zero for fantasy managers since the All-Star break thanks to a .299 average and .395 on-base average.
Aug 7 2021McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has recorded hits in each of the last four games, and he went 5-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and four runs during that time. Garrett Hampson will take his place at the hot corner and lead off.
Aug 5 2021McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk Wednesday in the Rockies' 3-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's power has gone missing for the last month and a half -- he has one home run in 33 games since June 16 -- but he's at least helping out fantasy managers with a .270 average and .391 on-base percentage over that stretch. At 47-61, the Rockies could choose to rest some veterans more regularly over the final two months of the season, but since McMahon is under club control through 2023, he shouldn't lose out on too much work.
Aug 1 2021McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday at San Diego, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon went 3-for-3 with a grand slam Friday but is otherwise 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in the series, and he'll take a seat for the finale versus the Friars. Rio Ruiz will start at the hot corner in his place.
Jul 31 2021McMahon went 3-for-3 with a grand slam, an additional run scored and two walks in Friday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon made his presence felt in the first inning, as he launched a bases-loaded blast off Ryan Weathers that set the tone for the rest of the game. The third baseman has hit safely in all but one of his last 10 games and is hitting an impressive .361 with a 1.017 OPS in that span.
Jul 27 2021McMahon (lower leg) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon sat out the past two days while dealing with an injury to his lower leg, but he'll rejoin the lineup Tuesday for Colorado. The 26-year-old is 8-for-24 with two doubles, four walks, three RBI and four runs in seven appearances since the All-Star break.
Jul 26 2021McMahon (lower leg) isn't included in Monday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon missed Sunday's contest due to lower-leg stiffness, and the issue will force him to miss at least one additional game. Joshua Fuentes will man the hot corner and bat eighth in McMahon's absence.
Jul 25 2021McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will take a seat for the first time in the second half after he went 8-for-24 with a pair of doubles, four walks, four runs and three RBI through the Rockies' first seven games out of the All-Star break. Joshua Fuentes will fill in for McMahon at third base.
Jul 18 2021McMahon went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon scored in the second inning on a sacrifice fly and doubled off Walker Buehler in the third inning, knocking in Brendan Rodgers. He is batting .314 in July with four RBI and six runs scored. The 26-year-old is slashing .253/.316/.471 with 16 homers, 48 RBI and 51 runs in 342 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2021McMahon is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Padres, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sat Saturday against righty Joe Musgrove and will remain on the bench against southpaw Ryan Weathers to begin the series finale. McMahon isn't reported to be dealing with any injuries, so this appears to just be consecutive days off for the infielder entering the All-Star break. Joshua Fuentes will bat seventh and man the hot corner.
Jul 10 2021McMahon will rest Saturday against the Padres, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon sits for the first time thus far in July, a month in which he's hit .345/.441/.414 in eight games. Joshua Fuentes starts at third base in his absence.
Jul 8 2021McMahon went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon notched two base hits earlier on and then doubled home a run in the eighth to bring the Rockies within three. The 26-year-old has two multi-hit games in the first week of July but has shown some regression in the power department. He hasn't hit a home run since June 15 and has just three since June 1 after hitting 13 over the first two months of the season. For the year, McMahon is slashing .255/.316/.480 with 16 homers, 46 RBI, 48 runs scored, four steals and a 27:86 BB:K over 326 plate appearances.
Jun 27 2021McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon is 2-for-20 with 15 strikeouts over his past seven games and will take a seat for the series finale in Milwaukee. Joshua Fuentes will start at the hot corner against Brewers southpaw Eric Lauer.
Jun 25 2021McMahon is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, McMahon did not play in the series against Seattle because of right forearm soreness. The issue appears to have subsided, as McMahon will bat fifth and play third base in Friday's series opener in Milwaukee.
Jun 23 2021McMahon isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the Rockies will be able to use a designated hitter in an AL park once again Wednesday, McMahon will remain out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Joshua Fuentes will start at third base and bat eighth.
Jun 22 2021McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest, despite the fact the Rockies have the benefit of the designated hitter in an AL park Tuesday. Joshua Fuentes will receive the start at the hot corner.
Jun 20 2021McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Eric Lauer) on the mound for the Brewers, Rockies manager Bud Black viewed the final game of the Rockies' homestand as a good time to build in some rest for the lefty-hitting McMahon. The 26-year-old had started in six of the Rockies' seven games over the past week, going 7-for-24 with four extra-base hits.
Jun 16 2021McMahon isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon nearly hit for the cycle Tuesday when he went 3-for-3 with a home run, a triple, four RBI and two runs in the win over San Diego, but he'll get a breather in the series finale. Joshua Fuentes will take over at third base and bat sixth.
Jun 15 2021McMahon went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run, a triple, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Yu Darvish deep in the sixth inning, but he also delivered an RBI triple in the fourth and a sac fly in the bottom of the seventh. The second baseman extended his hitting streak to three games and aside from hitting safely in all but one of his seven contests, he's also gone yard three times over his last five games. McMahon has been a bright spot for the Rockies offensively this season and is hitting .261 with 16 homers and 43 RBI thus far.
Jun 12 2021McMahon will not start Saturday's game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon sits after starting six straight games despite the fact that he hit a three-run homer Friday. Brendan Rodgers starts at second base Saturday, with Josh Fuentes at third.
Jun 11 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 11-5 loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colorado's offense had little luck against Cincinnati starter Tyler Mahle until the sixth inning. McMahon delivered the Rockies' biggest hit of the game, but it wasn't enough to flip the result. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing .254/.305/.496 with 14 homers, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases through 249 plate appearances. He is likely to continue hitting near the middle of the order.
Jun 5 2021McMahon (groin) is starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon was out of the lineup in the last two games due to a left groin strain, but he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Friday. He'll start at second base and bat fifth Saturday.
Jun 4 2021McMahon (groin) will sit for the second straight game Friday against the Athletics, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies described McMahon's left groin strain as "very minor" when he was held out of the lineup Thursday, but it's evidently significant enough that he'll sit for a second straight game. Garrett Hampson will again handle second base in his absence.
Jun 3 2021The Rockies held McMahon out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers due to a left groin strain that's believed to be "very minor," Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's absence from the lineup was initially believed to be a pre-planned rest day, given that he had started in each of Colorado's last 10 games. The injury ended up being the reason for his move to the bench, but McMahon doesn't look like he'll be at risk of missing much additional time, if any. Garrett Hampson is filling in at the keystone for McMahon, who will hope to rejoin the lineup for Friday's home game versus Oakland.
May 25 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon put the Rockies on the board by taking Jacob deGrom deep in the second inning. The 26-year-old is now batting .258/.306/.527 on the season while leading the Rockies in homers (13), hits (47) and RBI (31).
May 24 2021McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took David Peterson deep in the second inning, the first homer the Mets southpaw has given up in his career to a left-handed hitter. McMahon has gone yard three times in the last four games, giving him 12 homers on the season to go with a .258 batting average and 30 RBI through 48 games.
May 22 2021McMahon is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He certainly earned the day off with a two-homer performance Friday, raising his total to 11 on the season. Further, lefty Madison Bumgarner is not a great matchup for McMahon. Brendan Rodgers fills in at second base Saturday.
May 21 2021McMahon went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon homered off Seth Frankoff in the first inning and then again off Riley Smith in the fifth inning. Friday marked his second multi-homer game -- he had a three-home run contest on April 6. The second baseman now has 11 long balls, tying five others for third-best in the National League. In addition, he leads the Rockies in hits (44), RBI (29) and runs (30). The 26-year-old is slashing .257/.304/.509 in 184 plate appearances.
May 16 2021McMahon went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder reached on a fielder's choice in the first inning and stole second, but he was left stranded. In the fourth, he added a double and scored on Josh Fuentes' two-run double. McMahon has hit safely in five of the last six games, going 7-for-23 (.304) with a home run and four doubles in that span. For the season, he's slashing .269/.315/.506 with nine home runs, 26 RBI, 28 runs scored and two stolen bases in 168 plate appearances.
Apr 28 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon delivered a game-winning home run in the 10th inning, his eighth long ball of the campaign. While his power production early on has stood out, McMahon has more quietly cut his strikeout rate from a career mark of 30.1 percent to 22.8 percent through 92 plate appearances this season.
Apr 24 2021McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon blasted his team-leading seventh homer of the season off Aaron Nola in the fifth inning, and the second baseman continues to see the ball well. He's now riding a four-game hitting streak while hitting safely in seven of his last nine contests.
Apr 15 2021McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon lifted a Julio Urias pitch over the fence for his sixth homer of the young season, putting him behind only Ronald Acuna for the major-league lead. The pitch from Urias was a curveball, but McMahon is notably punishing fastballs this season after he had some trouble catching up to heat last year.
Apr 10 2021McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 4-3 loss at San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was 1-for-11 in the previous three games since launching three homers Tuesday against Arizona, but he returned to the home-run column Saturday in the Bay. McMahon is 11-for-33 with five home runs, two doubles, seven runs and eight RBI through nine games this season.
Apr 7 2021McMahon went 4-for-6 with three home runs, a double, three total runs scored and four total RBI in an extra-innings loss to Arizona on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colorado couldn't pull out the win in a game that wasn't decided until the 13th frame, but McMahon gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about with his career night. He connected on solo shots in the second, fourth and seventh frames before capping his night with an RBI double in the 13th. The huge performance catapulted McMahon into the MLB season lead for homers with four, and he is slashing .444/.444/1.222 overall through five games.
Apr 3 2021McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Trevor Bauer deep in the seventh inning for the second of four Colorado homers in the frame, but the team's offense was otherwise quiet. McMahon started the game at second base before moving to third late in the game as part of a double switch, and his defensive versatility -- as well as the Rockies' lack of established alternatives -- should keep him in the lineup this season against all but the toughest left-handed pitchers.
Mar 23 2021McMahon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's spring win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon hit his third Cactus League home run of the year with a solo blast in the first inning to put the Rockies on the board. The 26-year-old has hit .250 with four extra-base hits, four walks, seven RBI, seven runs and eight strikeouts over 15 spring games this year. McMahon should see most of his playing time at third base throughout the regular season but will also be a top option to fill in at second base over the first few weeks of the year while Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) is sidelined.
Mar 10 2021McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and one strikeout in Wednesday's spring win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon got off to a somewhat slow start to spring training, but he's now hit solo home runs in each of the past two Cactus League matchups. In total, the 26-year-old has gone 4-for-16 with two home runs, one double, four runs, two RBI and two strikeouts across seven spring games. McMahon should serve as the Rockies' primary third baseman to begin the season after Nolan Arenado was traded to the Cardinals during the offseason, but Josh Fuentes could also contend for playing time at the position.
Jan 15 2021McMahon and the Rockies agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.375 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's fantasy value continues to be propped up by the fact that he plays half his games at Coors Field, but he's yet to show much at the plate. He hit just .215/.295/.419 last season while striking out 34.2 percent of the time. It's hard to say he's earned anything close to an everyday role, but that's been true for the past two seasons as well and hasn't stopped the Rockies from pencilling his name into the lineup on most occasions.
Sep 19 2020McMahon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has sat frequently against southpaws recently, and he'll do so again here against one of the best in the league in Clayton Kershaw. Garrett Hampson will star at second base Saturday.
Sep 17 2020McMahon isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will head to the bench Thursday as left-hander Julio Urias takes the mound for the Dodgers. Garrett Hampson will take over at second base.
Sep 15 2020McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against lefty Sean Manaea and the Athletics, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon started against eight of the first nine southpaws the Rockies faced this season, but he's now sat against four of the last five. Garrett Hampson starts at second base, while Josh Fuentes remains the starter at first.
Sep 11 2020McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon tied the game at four with his ninth-inning solo shot, and Charlie Blackmon walked it off with a grand slam later in the inning. The long ball was McMahon's seventh of the year, to go with 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and a .216/.308/.424 slash line in 37 games.
Sep 9 2020McMahon isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with a righty (Zach Davies) taking the mound for the Padres, McMahon will take a seat Wednesday. Josh Fuentes will start at first base in his absence.
Sep 6 2020McMahon isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will get a day off for the team's series finale against the Dodgers with southpaw Julio Urias starting for the opposition. Josh Fuentes will take over at first base.
Sep 5 2020McMahon sits for the third consecutive game Saturday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon can't really complain about his loss of playing time, as he's striking out in a career-worst 35.6 percent of plate appearances this season while posting a .211/.311/.412 slash line. Garrett Hampson starts his third straight game at second base in McMahon's absence.
Sep 4 2020McMahon isn't in Friday's lineup against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with a right-hander (Dustin May) on the mound for the Dodgers, McMahon will take a seat for a second consecutive game. Daniel Murphy will take over at first base.
Sep 2 2020McMahon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon finds himself on the bench against a righty (Logan Webb) for the first time all season. Garrett Hampson starts at second base.
Aug 26 2020McMahon is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will stick on the bench for a second straight game with the Rockies facing another southpaw in Robbie Ray. Brendan Rodgers is covering the keystone in his absence Wednesday.
Aug 25 2020McMahon is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is McMahon's first day off since Aug. 10. He is hitting .233/.353/.605 with five home runs in 43 at-bats over that 13-game starting streak. Brendan Rodgers is starting at second base and batting seventh.
Aug 23 2020McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo shot in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's fourth-inning shot tied the game up at 2-2 before the Dodgers erupted for nine more runs. With three homers in the last four games, the 25-year-old is up to six long balls and 17 RBI with an .802 OPS on the season.
Aug 20 2020McMahon went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon's big day at the plate began in the second inning, when he took Cristian Javier deep for a two-run shot. He doubled down on the production with another two-run homer in the fifth frame. McMahon now has five home runs on the season, all of which have come at Coors Field. Across 94 plate appearances, McMahon has managed a .225/.330/.475 line to this point in the campaign.
Aug 16 2020McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Kolby Allard deep in the second inning to jumpstart the Rockies offense. It was his third home run of the season and second in his last four starts. All three of his long balls have come at home this season, and he has reached base in just seven of 33 plate appearances on the road. He and the Rockies will be away from Coors Field for five of seven contests in the upcoming week.
Aug 12 2020McMahon went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts during Wednesday's 13-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old crushed the three-run shot to left field Wednesday to give the Rockies a brief lead, but he still managed to whiff three times for the third straight game. McMahon is off to a tough start this season with a .220/.299/.390 slash line, two homers and 28 strikeouts through 67 plate appearances.
Aug 10 2020McMahon will not start Monday against the Diamondbacks, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon sits against lefty Robbie Ray, though it doesn't appear as though he's heading for a platoon role, as he started against each of the first six southpaws the Rockies have faced this season. Chris Owings will start at second base in his absence.
Aug 4 2020McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon started each of the first nine games of the season but will hit the bench Tuesday even with a righty (Kevin Gausman) on the hill for San Francisco. Chris Owings gets the start at second base.
Aug 2 2020McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon took Tim Hill deep in the sixth inning, driving a ball just over the center field fence. It was his first home run of the season. While he's managed to reach base 11 times in his first 34 plate appearances, McMahon has struck out at least once in all of his starts this season. That has given him an inflated strikeout rate of 38 percent, a troubling mark even in a small sample size.
Jul 19 2020McMahon is expected to be the starter at second base this season, but he will also see some time at first base, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bud Black said in February he expected the 25-year-old to play 150-plus games this season, and though that's now impossible due to the shortened season, his relative outlook remains similar. Daniel Murphy is expected to be the primary starter at first base, but McMahon will likely start there when the veteran slugger serves as the designated hitter. Garrett Hampson, Brendan Rodgers and Chris Owings figure to split time at the keystone in that alignment.
Feb 28 2020Manager Bud Black expects McMahon to play over 150 games for the Rockies this season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. "He's walking around with a sense of knowing that he belongs, that he's a big leaguer and going to be a productive big leaguer, and I love that confidence," said Black. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon figures to get the bulk of his starts at second base, but he can also handle third base and first base when needed. He said that he lost 16 pounds during the 2019 season, as the 162-game schedule took its toll. With that in mind, he began his workouts earlier this winter in an effort to be better prepared for the six-month grind. McMahon had elite exit velocity/hard hit data according to Statcast and has a significant room for improvement over the .250/.329/.450 slash line he posted in his first full big-league season.
Sep 27 2019McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's victory over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon extended the Rockies' lead with a home run -- his 24th of the season -- in the seventh inning. Overall, the 24-year-old is slashing .252/.331/.456 with 83 RBI and 70 runs scored.
Sep 24 2019McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has hit just .185 in the month of September, but has at least chipped in with four homers. Garrett Hampson starts at second base Tuesday.
Sep 21 2019McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon opened the scoring in the second inning with a leadoff homer off Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. The infielder has 23 homers this season, adding 81 RBI, 69 runs scored and five stolen bases while slashing .253/.335/.458 in 134 games.
Sep 20 2019McMahon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has struggled this month outside of a two-homer game Sunday, so manager Bud Black decided to hold him out Friday night. With McMahon out, Pat Valaika will cover second base, and Daniel Murphy will get the start at first.
Sep 15 2019McMahon went 3-for-5 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-5 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon swatted a two-run shot in the third inning and later tacked on a solo blast in the eighth. It was his fourth multi-homer game this season and he's up to 22 total in 2019. The 24-year-old infielder also boosted his OPS to .797 with 80 RBI.
Sep 14 2019McMahon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon has not been a strict platoon player this season -- he's logged 29 starts against lefties -- but lately manager Bud Black has been turning to Pat Valaika at second base against southpaws. Valaika will man the keystone and bat seventh Saturday against Eric Lauer.
Sep 13 2019McMahon isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McMahon will retreat to the bench after going hitless in his last four contests (0-for-12). Pat Valaika gets the start at the keystone and will bat sixth.
Sep 8 2019McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two teams are playing a day game after a night game, and the Padres are bringing lefty Eric Lauer to the hill for the series finale, providing enough reasons for Rockies skipper Bud Black to grant the lefty-hitting McMahon the day off. With McMahon on the bench, Pat Valaika will pick up the start at the keystone.
Sep 2 2019McMahon is not starting Monday against the Dodgers.
Aug 26 2019McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run walk-off home run in a 3-1 victory against the Braves on Monday.
Aug 17 2019McMahon went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and one strikeout in Saturday's win against the Marlins.
Aug 16 2019McMahon went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Marlins.
Aug 14 2019McMahon is not starting Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Jul 31 2019McMahon is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Jul 25 2019McMahon went 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, three RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Nationals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 17 2019McMahon went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and three runs Sunday in the Rockies' 14-13 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 30 2019McMahon will start at second base and bat sixth Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019McMahon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and two runs to help the Rockies to an 11-10 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019McMahon went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo homer runs in the Rockies' 7-5 loss to the Phillies on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 14 2018McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in the Rockies' loss to the Phillies.McMahon's first blast in 108 major-league at-bats -- yes, you read that correctly -- hit the bushes over the center field wall of Citizens Bank Park. In portions of two seasons, McMahon has not offered the type of power expected of his pedigree, partly because of inconsistent playing time, but maybe his short-term ceiling for homers was widely overestimated. He worked this start at third base in place of a resting Nolan Arenado, and he'll find trouble seeing more than a few days' work per week when the Rockies' lineup is healthy and active. He's most logically considered an NL-only asset in redraft leagues but could be collected as a bench stash in deeper mixed setups for the chance that more playing time opens up.
Jun 3 2018McMahon will start at first base and bat eighth Sunday against the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Though he'll be included in the lineup for the series finale while veterans Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra rest, McMahon's days an everyday player came to an end for the time being following DJ LeMahieu's reinstatement from the disabled list Friday. McMahon, who was on the bench for the past two days, has gone 7-for-20 with three doubles since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque just over a week ago.
May 30 2018McMahon is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Despite hitting safely in all four games (5-for-17) since being recalled, he will take a seat with southpaw Derek Holland on the mound for the Giants. He appears to be occupying the strong side of a second base platoon while DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is on the disabled list. The righty hitting Daniel Castro will start at the keystone and hit seventh.
May 26 2018McMahon was recalled and is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.He will start at second base and bat seventh against right-hander Tyler Mahle. The 23-year-old McMahon was an incredibly frustrating player to own in fantasy earlier this season, as he was on the bench more often than not and he did little when given an opportunity. His outlook is brighter this time around -- for playing time at least -- with DJ LeMahieu on the shelf with a thumb injury.
May 1 2018McMahon was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.McMahon hit just .180/.317/.200 in 60 plate appearances for the Rockies, striking out 36.7 percent of the time. Better things were expected from one of the Rockies' top prospects, but he never got the consistent playing time he needed to get his bat going. Daniel Castro was called up to take his place on the roster.
Apr 27 2018McMahon is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.With Gerardo Parra returning from his suspension, Ian Desmond will move back to first base. As such, McMahon will spend another evening on the bench. The 23-year-old wasn't able to do much with his semi-regular playing time while Parra and Nolan Arenado were serving their suspensions, as he mustered just a .235 batting average with 13 strikeouts since April 11 (two days before the suspensions were handed out).
Apr 25 2018McMahon went 2-for-2 with two walks in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres.While the rookie has been having trouble stringing together hits, McMahon has still been getting on base steadily, drawing six walks in his last seven games. His .170/.304/.191 slash line on the season still has a lot of room for improvement, and his window for regular playing time will close once Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) and Gerardo Parra (suspension) are back in action.
Apr 18 2018McMahon will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Nolan Arenado's five-game suspension will conclude after Wednesday's game, so McMahon will likely head back to a regular bench role when the Rockies return to Colorado for their series opener with the Cubs on Friday. Though he's been included in the lineup in five of the Rockies' past seven games, McMahon has recorded just three hits while striking out in half of his 18 at-bats during that span.
Mar 30 2018McMahon is out of Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.The Rockies have started the season against back-to-back lefties, so McMahon has yet to start a game this season. Ian Desmond will once again slot in at first base and hit sixth against lefty Robbie Ray. McMahon appeared as a pinch hitter Thursday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Look for him to be in the lineup Saturday against righty Zack Greinke.
Mar 27 2018McMahon will be on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.It's something of a surprise move, as reports suggested after the Rockies signed Carlos Gonzalez that McMahon would have to start the season in Triple-A. The 23-year-old infielder has impressed this spring, hitting .328/.375/.537 in 29 games. He dominated the Triple-A level last year, hitting .374/.411/.612 in 70 games for Albuquerque, so he had little left to prove in the minors. McMahon's exact role for the Rockies is unclear -- he can fill in at first, second and third base, but appears to be behind Ian Desmond, D.J. LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado at all three positions. If an injury or simply a regular rotation opens up playing time for McMahon, he could return good value for his draft price, as anyone with a decent bat who plays half of his games at Coors Field is a potentially significant fantasy asset.
Mar 17 2018McMahon is "looking very doubtful" for the Opening Day roster, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post.At the outset of camp, McMahon was considered the favorite for the starting job at first base, but his chances of starting the season with the big-league club took a hit with the return of Carlos Gonzalez to Colorado. While nothing is set in stone, Saunders suggests Gonzalez likely forces Ian Desmond to first base. McMahon has made a strong case that he's ready, slashing .333./.367/.509 through 22 spring games, and he's still very much on the mixed-league radar, as the 22-year-old would presumably be the first man up in the event on an injury anywhere on the diamond.
Mar 13 2018McMahon has gone 16-for-45 (.356 average) with a home run, six doubles and six RBI through 17 Cactus League appearances.Though McMahon entered camp as the frontrunner for the starting first-base gig, the possibility lingered that the Rockies could re-sign Mark Reynolds to handle the position if they weren't confident the rookie was up to the task. McMahon hasn't given the Rockies any reason to look outside the organization for first-base help, however, as he's hit for both power and average while striking out just six times. While Reynolds remains a free agent, the Rockies did recently re-sign longtime corner-outfield stud Carlos Gonzalez, which could result in Ian Desmond logging more time at first base with the Colorado outfield looking quite crowded. Even if Desmond ends up eating into McMahon's workload at first base, the 23-year-old's path to playing time won't necessarily become closed off. McMahon also has experience at second and third base, so he could move around on the diamond if DJ LeMahieu or Nolan Arenado ever require time off.
Feb 19 2018McMahon enters spring training as the Rockies' starting first baseman, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.With Mark Reynolds hitting free agency and Ian Desmond expected to see most of his playing time in left field this season, McMahon is set to enter camp atop the team's depth chart at first base. While the highly regarded prospect appears to have the inside track on the starting gig, he'll still have to prove he deserves the job during spring training, as Colorado could ultimately choose to move Desmond to first base or re-sign Reynolds if McMahon fails to seize the job during Cactus League play. Despite struggling in his first taste of the majors last year -- going just 3-for-19 in a September callup -- the 23-year-old excelled in the upper minors, hitting a combined .355/.403/.583 with 20 homers and 39 doubles in 119 games between Double-A Hartford and Triple-A Albuquerque.
Oct 3 2017McMahon went just 1-for-10 with a run scored following his September callup.McMahon spent most of the past month on the bench with the Rockies competing for a playoff spot, but don't let that fool you. The 22-year-old is one of the top prospects in the Rockies organization, especially after producing a 1.023 OPS in his first taste of Triple-A this year. He's knocking on the door of the big leagues heading into 2018, although playing time may be hard to come given the presence of Ian Desmond and Gerardo Parra as options for first base and Nolan Arenado locked in as the starting third baseman for the foreseeable future.
Sep 1 2017McMahon was called up by the Rockies on Friday.McMahon will rejoin the big-league club prior to this weekend's series against the Diamondbacks after spending the last couple weeks with Triple-A Albuquerque. The prospect appeared in a few games with the Rockies in mid-August, going 2-for-9 at the plate during his first taste of the majors. Moving forward, McMahon will serve as infield depth as the club looks to secure a spot in the NL wild card game.
Aug 18 2017McMahon was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.McMahon made a pair of starts and logged a couple appearances off the bench during his week-long stint with the big club, going 2-for-9 with a double, two walks and a strikeout. He figures to be back no later than Sept. 1, but an increase in playing time upon his return is not a given even with his .354/.401/.587 line at the upper levels of the minors this year. This move leaves Alexi Amarista and Pat Valaika as the Rockies' backup infielders.
Aug 13 2017McMahon is starting at first base and batting seventh during Sunday's game against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.McMahon will draw his first major-league start as Mark Reynolds heads to the bench for a day of rest. Consistent playing time may be hard to come by for the impressive prospect, but if he's able to make the most of his early opportunities he could work himself into a more regular role with the big-league club moving forward. He'll get his first true test Sunday against Vance Worley and the Marlins.
Aug 11 2017McMahon is not in Friday's lineup against the Marlins.He was promoted prior to this weekend's series in Miami, but will be an observer at the outset of his first game in the big leagues. Mark Reynolds (hand) returns to action at first base, and Nolan Arenado and DJ LeMahieu are entrenched at the other two positions McMahon has experience at, so it's possible he will be confined to a bench role for now. That said, McMahon's upside is significant, especially given the Rockies' home ballpark, so he is still worth adding in deeper leagues in case he is able to wrestle away a good chunk of that playing time at first base. He hit .354/.401/.587 with 19 home runs in 108 games between Double-A and Triple-A this year. McMahon also chipped in 11 steals on 14 attempts, although he does not project to be a double-digit contributor in that category over a full big-league season.
Aug 11 2017McMahon's contract was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.Mark Reynolds is day-to-day with a hand injury, so McMahon figures to start at first base in the first game of this weekend's series in Miami. A third baseman by trade, McMahon has been working at first base and occasionally second base in the upper levels of the minors, as he is blocked by Nolan Arenado at the hot corner. Coming off a down year in 2016, McMahon has obliterated Double-A and Triple-A pitching alike, and was slashing .375/.409/.625 with 13 home runs and four steals in 59 games in the Pacific Coast League prior to his promotion. Raimel Tapia was optioned to Albuquerque as a corresponding move, and it would not be surprising if McMahon stayed up for good, even when Reynolds is fully healthy, although he may not play every day.
Jul 11 2017McMahon, 22, is slashing .390/.419/.676 with eight home runs, 29 RBI and four steals in 32 games since being promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque.McMahon has burst back onto the prospect scene in 2017 after a lackluster 2016 campaign. There's currently no place for him to play at the big league level with Nolan Arenado manning the hot corner, but the Rockies may be forced to find a spot for him if he continues to rake.
Jun 2 2017McMahon was promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.In his second season with Double-A Hartford, the top prospect showed that he had mastered the level, slashing .326/.390/.536 with six home runs, 28 runs scored and 32 RBI in 49 games. He also added seven steals and learned a new position (second base), pushing the Rockies to advance him up the organizational ladder. McMahon drastically improved his strikeout rate with the Yard Goats this season (19 percent), and if he can keep it up with the Isotopes, his added positional versatility could make him a candidate for a call to the big leagues toward the end of the season.