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Ryan McMahon's Transition: Yankees Backup Shortstop Aims for Success

3/4/2026

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Ryan McMahon is preparing for his 10th MLB season with the Yankees as backup shortstop.
In a Panama exhibition, he played five innings at shortstop, showing potential and areas for improvement.
McMahon has five Gold Glove nominations at third base and also turned an inning-ending double play.
Manager Aaron Boone plans to have him work exclusively at shortstop, expressing confidence in his adaptation.

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Ryan McMahon is preparing for his 10th MLB season with the Yankees as backup shortstop.
In a Panama exhibition, he played five innings at shortstop, showing potential and areas for improvement.
McMahon has five Gold Glove nominations at third base and also turned an inning-ending double play.
Manager Aaron Boone plans to have him work exclusively at shortstop, expressing confidence in his adaptation.