Ryan McMahon Injury News & Updates
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Out of lineup
McMahon will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Minnesota, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Gets breather Thursday
McMahon is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
On bench for later game
McMahon is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting against lefty
McMahon isn't in the Rockies' lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With lefty Jordan Wick 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, 2023
Takes seat versus lefty
McMahon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
On bench Sunday
McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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 will not start in consecutive games for the first time this season. Alan Trejo will start in the 28-year-old's place.
Sep 16, 2023
Sitting for second game
McMahon is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Homers, tallies three hits
McMahon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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 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, 2023
Sitting against lefty
McMahon is out of the lineup Friday at San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Goes deep in loss
McMahon went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Monday's loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Smacks 20th homer
McMahon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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 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, 2023
Not starting Sunday
McMahon is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
McMahon is having a rough time at the plate in August. In the 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 his place, Elias Diaz slides into the designated hitter slot with Austin Wynns starting at catcher.
Aug 5, 2023
Clubs homer in loss
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2023
Crushes another homer
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 1, 2023
Goes yard Monday
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Homers, collects two hits
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting Monday versus lefty
McMahon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Clubs 15th homer
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over Houston.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Homers in loss
McMahon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2023
Five-game hitting streak snapped
McMahon went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and a walk Saturday against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Homers twice Sunday
McMahon went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 14-6 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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 boosts 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, 2023
Taking seat Friday
McMahon is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Swats 10th homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Goes deep Friday
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 2, 2023
Two more hits in loss
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
McMahon's been on an absolute tear of late -- he's now batting .500 (15-for-30) with four home runs and eight extra-base hits over his last eight games. He's boosted his slash line to .255/.336/.475 over 226 plate appearances this season with eight homers, 29 runs scored, 31 RBI and four stolen bases.
May 30, 2023
Continues offensive surge
McMahon went 4-for-5 with a home run, a triple and three total RBI in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Stays hot Sunday
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
McMahon has homered in three straight games, 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.
May 28, 2023
Goes yard again
McMahon went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
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 27, 2023
Ends homer drought
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
McMahon took Max Scherzer deep in the second inning to tally his fifth homer of the season. It was his first long ball since April 21 -- a span of 29 games -- and he hit just .198 in that span with eight RBI and 13 runs scored. McMahon has taken a significant step back to this point in 2023, as he has only a .398 slugging percentage and 43 combined RBI and runs scored across 50 games.
May 24, 2023
Swipes bag in win
McMahon went 0-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Out of lineup against lefty
McMahon is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Reds.
ANALYSIS
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 14, 2023
Gets aboard three times
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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 10, 2023
Ends RBI drought
McMahon went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Out of lineup versus lefty
McMahon is not in the lineup Thursday afternoon against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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 off southpaws.
Apr 25, 2023
Returns to lineup Tuesday
McMahon (illness) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
McMahon was scratched from the Rockies' lineup for Monday's series opener in Cleveland due to an illness, but he's fine now after a bit of rest and treatment. The 28-year-old will play third base and bat cleanup.
Apr 24, 2023
Scratched due to illness
McMahon has been scratched from the Rockies' lineup Monday in Cleveland due to an illness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Mike Moustakas will slide into the lineup in his place. McMahon should be ready to return to the starting nine in a day or two.
Apr 22, 2023
Gives Colorado early lead
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-3 loss against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
McMahon smoked a three-run homer off Aaron Nola in the first, marking his fourth long ball of the year, but that was the only offense Colorado could muster against Philadelphia. Through 21 games (81 plate appearances), the third baseman is slashing .250/.321/.500 with 12 RBI, but he's also struck out 27 times.
Apr 20, 2023
Starting at third base again
McMahon is making a third straight start at third base Thursday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Colorado seems underwhelmed by the early defensive play of Elehuris Montero, who is in the DH role Thursday. McMahon could continue to get more looks at his old position, with Alan Trejo benefitting from an uptick in starts at second base.
Apr 12, 2023
Blasts third homer
McMahon went 2-for-5 with three-run home run during Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
McMahon singled during the first inning and clubbed a three-run homer in the fifth, but he struck out in his other three plate appearances. The 28-year-old has three home runs and eight RBI through 12 games, though he's hitting just .220 and has a 39.1 percent strikeout rate.
Apr 10, 2023
Takes a seat
McMahon is absent from the Rockies' lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
McMahon will take a seat with the Cards throwing left-hander Steven Matz. Alan Trejo will handle second base.
Apr 7, 2023
Blasts homer in loss
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a homer in Friday's loss against Washington.
ANALYSIS
McMahon's homer went an estimated 441 feet off MacKenzie Gore in the second inning. The second baseman has gone deep twice in the first eight games and is slugging .500, but he's also hitting just .200 over his first 30 at-bats.
Apr 3, 2023
Tallies first homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Hits sixth against lefty
McMahon went 1-for-5 with a double and a stolen base Thursday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Likely to hit third
McMahon is likely to hit third in the Rockies' lineup to begin the season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Expected to move to second base
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 3, 2023
Playing second base Friday
McMahon is starting at second base and batting fifth for the Rockies on Friday in their Cactus League game versus the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's possible McMahon will move over to second base full-time in 2023 with Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) potentially out for the season. The Rockies don't seem set on a plan yet, though, or perhaps they're just waiting for officially word on Rodgers before revealing anything. If McMahon does slide over to the keystone, Elehuris Montero would figure to see the bulk of the time at the hot corner, with Nolan Jones also possibly in the mix. If McMahon stays at third, Alan Trejo and Harold Castro would represent options at second.
Oct 4, 2022
SIts down Tuesday
McMahon isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2022
Reaches 20-homer mark
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Retreats to bench Thursday
McMahon isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Homers in second straight contest
McMahon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 13-6 loss to San Diego.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Sitting out Friday
McMahon isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Smacks 17th homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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 starts, 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, 2022
Homers in loss
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in 12-6 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not starting Saturday
McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 10, 2022
Slugs two homers
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk Friday against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
McMahon took Zach Davies yard in the first and fourth innings to bring his total on the season to 15. He has gone 4-for-14 with two RBI and five runs scored in the first three games of Colorado's current homestand. McMahon has maintained a .246/.331/.404 line across 513 plate appearances on the season.
Sep 7, 2022
On bench against southpaw
McMahon isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Resting against lefty
McMahon is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Absent from Saturday's lineup
McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
On bench Tuesday
McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Getting look in leadoff role
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored Friday against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
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 21 games.
Aug 21, 2022
Two hits Sunday
McMahon went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings loss against San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
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 21, 2022
Tallies three hits
McMahon went 3-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
McMahon recorded his 55th RBI of the season with a single in the third inning. He's quietly had a strong August, maintaining a .356 average with four homers, 12 RBI and nine runs scored across 17 games. Despite that hot stretch, McMahon still has a 97 wRC+ and .328 wOBA across 453 plate appearances for the season.
Aug 16, 2022
Resting Tuesday
McMahon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Slugs fourth August homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
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 10, 2022
Continues power spike
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Homers, swipes bag
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk and a stolen base in a 3-2 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
McMahon walked and stole second in the fourth inning before launching the game-winning home run 421 feet to center in the ninth inning. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a scorching opening week of August, batting 8-for-18 with two home runs, two doubles and two stolen bases in five contests this month. The torrid stretch has upped McMahon's line to .242/.337/.392 with 10 home runs, 40 runs, 50 RBI and seven stolen bases.
Aug 5, 2022
Out of action Friday
McMahon is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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 5, 2022
Drives in five
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a home run and five RBI Thursday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
McMahon powered the Rockies' offense, highlighted by a three-run homer off Joe Musgrove in the fifth inning. He now has nine long balls on the season, two of which have come in his last ten starts. While six of those games have come at home, McMahon has had a strong start to the team's road trip by collecting multiple hits in three consecutive contests. Overall, McMahon is hitting .241/.336/.384 across 405 plate appearances for the campaign.
Aug 3, 2022
On bench Wednesday
McMahon isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 3, 2022
Swipes sixth bag
McMahon went 4-for-8 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base across both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old started both contests at the hot corner and collected two hits in each. McMahon has found another element to his game since the beginning of July -- in his last 27 games, he's slashing just .247/.340/.371 with two homers, seven RBI and nine runs, but he's also recorded all six of his steals on the season, tying the career high he set in 2021.
Jul 30, 2022
Not starting Saturday
McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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 27, 2022
Prevents shutout Tuesday
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not in Sunday's lineup
McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Riding pine Thursday
McMahon isn't starting Thursday's game against San Diego.
ANALYSIS
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 12, 2022
Registers steal Monday
McMahon went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Riding pine Saturday
McMahon isn't in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Swipes third bag
McMahon went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a stolen base Wednesday against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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 6, 2022
Three hits, one steal in loss
McMahon went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not in Monday's lineup
McMahon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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 3, 2022
Registers first steal of season
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2022
Slugs homer in loss
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Takes seat Tuesday
McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 22, 2022
Homers again in loss
McMahon went 3-for4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two additional RBI during Tuesday's 9-8 loss at Miami.
ANALYSIS
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 19, 2022
Ends homer drought
McMahon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-4 win over San Diego on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not in Friday's lineup
McMahon isn't starting Friday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Another pair of RBI
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Drives in pair
McMahon went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Thursday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Steps out of lineup
McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at San Francisco, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 2, 2022
Drives in four, scores twice
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Not starting in nightcap
McMahon isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Makes lone hit count
McMahon went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Drives in two more
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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 17, 2022
Remains hot Monday
McMahon went 2-for-5 with a home run and an additional RBI in a loss to the Giants on Monday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Drives in one, scores once
McMahon went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
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, while driving in 14 RBI and 14 runs scored across 127 plate appearances.
May 1, 2022
Drives in two more
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI on Saturday against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
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. He's been particularly productive to start the first two contests of Colorado's homestand, homering once while driving in five.
Apr 30, 2022
Slugs three-run homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk Friday against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
McMahon managed only one hit, but he made it by count by taking Hunter Greene yard in the fifth frame to record his second home run of the season. It was his first long ball since April 17, though he did have three doubles in 10 starts in that span. McMahon has also found other ways to contribute, as he has at least one hit in seven of his last nine games, and he's also collected seven RBI and three runs scored in that span. Overall, McMahon is hitting .242/.359/.424 across 78 plate appearances on the campaign.
Apr 27, 2022
Late addition to lineup
McMahon will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday at Philadelphia after initially being absent from the lineup.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old was set to receive Wednesday off with left-hander Ranger Suarez pitching for the Phillies, but he'll instead take the starting spot of Brendan Rodgers, who was scratched with back soreness. McMahon has a .236/.354/.400 slash line with one home run, six doubles, eight RBI and seven runs through 16 games in 2022.
Apr 27, 2022
Resting versus lefty
McMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting McMahon had started in each of the last 12 games, so manager Bud Black likely viewed Wednesday as an opportune time to give him a breather with southpaw Ranger Suarez on the hill for Philadelphia. Alan Trejo will check in at third base as a replacement for McMahon.
Apr 27, 2022
Reaches base multiple times
McMahon went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored Tuesday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
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 26, 2022
Tallies two hits
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double Monday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
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 21, 2022
Collects three RBI
McMahon went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Slugs first homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Returns to lineup
McMahon (calf) is starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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 appearances of the season.
Apr 12, 2022
Dealing with sore calf
McMahon isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers while managing some calf soreness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 12, 2022
Day off Tuesday
McMahon will sit Tuesday against the Rangers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McMahon's day off comes against lefty Martin Perez, but he started against the previous two southpaws the Rockies faced, so he's seemingly at little risk of slipping into a platoon role. Garrett Hampson will start at third base.
Mar 21, 2022
Signs six-year extension
McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million extension with the Rockies on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2022
Could continue to play third base
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Plates four in win
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Drives in three runs
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run double, a steal and a walk in Monday's 5-4 loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not starting Friday
McMahon is not starting Friday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Starting versus lefty
McMahon is starting at third base and will hit sixth in Saturday's game against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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. He's 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, 2021
Gets breather Wednesday
McMahon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
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 15, 2021
Draws two walks Tuesday
McMahon went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
McMahon didn't get a hit but was still active on the basepaths after drawing a pair of walks. He scored his first time on base and then stole second his next time reaching but was left stranded on third. The stolen base was just his fifth of the year and his first since June 26. Overall, the 26-year-old is slashing .256/.330/.457 with 22 homers, 72 RBI, 75 runs scored, and 51:133 BB:K over 533 plate appearances.
Sep 9, 2021
Retreats to bench
McMahon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
McMahon will get a day off after he went 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, two runs and a walk across the last three games. Colton Welker will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
Sep 6, 2021
Goes deep Monday
McMahon went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the loss to the Giants on Monday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Homers Tuesday
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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-of-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, 2021
Not in Sunday's lineup
McMahon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Homers in nightcap
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader.
ANALYSIS
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 25, 2021
Sitting Game 2 Wednesday
McMahon is on the bench for the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
An 0-for-3 showing in the afternoon matchup lowered McMahon's average to .211 with a double and five RBI in the last 10 games. Taylor Matter is starting at third base and batting seventh Wednesday night.
Aug 24, 2021
Sitting Tuesday
McMahon is not starting Tuesday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Drives in two Sunday
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not in Saturday's lineup
McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Reaches base three times in loss
McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk Wednesday in the Rockies' 3-2 loss to the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Out of Sunday's lineup
McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday at San Diego, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Launches grand slam
McMahon went 3-for-3 with a grand slam, an additional run scored and two walks in Friday's win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Back in action Tuesday
McMahon (lower leg) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Remains out
McMahon (lower leg) isn't included in Monday's lineup against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Sitting Sunday
McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Doubles, scores Sunday
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Sitting second straight
McMahon is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Padres, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Out of lineup
McMahon will rest Saturday against the Padres, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Records three hits in loss
McMahon went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Arizona.
ANALYSIS
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 innings.
Jun 27, 2021
Sitting against lefty
McMahon is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Back in lineup Friday
McMahon is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Still out of lineup
McMahon isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Not starting Tuesday
McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Resting Sunday
McMahon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
On bench Wednesday
McMahon isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
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 16, 2021
Monster game against Padres
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Gets Saturday off
McMahon will not start Saturday's game against Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Launches 14th homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 11-5 loss to Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Returns to lineup
McMahon (groin) is starting Saturday's game against the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Remains sidelined
McMahon (groin) will sit for the second straight game Friday against the Athletics, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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 at least two games. Garrett Hampson will again handle second base in his absence.
Jun 3, 2021
Sitting due to minor groin strain
The Rockies held McMahon out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers due to a right groin strain that's believed to be "very minor," Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 against Oakland.
Jun 3, 2021
Sitting Thursday
McMahon is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
McMahon is hitting .265 with two home runs and one steal over his last 10 games. Brendan Rodgers will start at second base while Joshua Fuentes mans the hot corner and Garrett Hampson starts at shortstop.
May 25, 2021
Launches 13th homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to the Mets.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Clubs 12th homer
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Sitting Saturday
McMahon is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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 22, 2021
Slams two home runs
McMahon went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Registers second stolen base
McMahon went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 16, 2021
Slams ninth homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in the 6-5 loss to the Reds on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
McMahon homered off Tyler Mahle in the first inning for his ninth of the season. It was his first long ball since April 27. The 26-year-old has three RBI and five runs in his last three games. He is slashing .265/.313/.503 in 163 plate appearances, and is leading the Rockies in home runs (9), RBI (26) and runs (27).
Apr 28, 2021
Cranks eighth homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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 25, 2021
Launches two-run shot
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
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 16, 2021
Up to six homers
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Blasts another homer
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 4-3 loss at San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Enjoys three-homer night
McMahon 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.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Goes yard Friday
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Not starting Thursday
McMahon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
McMahon is expected to see plenty of playing time at second base with Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) sidelined to begin the year, but he'll take a seat on Opening Day with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers. Chris Owings will play second base Thursday, batting seventh.
Mar 23, 2021
Records three hits in win
McMahon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's spring win over the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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, seven runs, seven RBI, four walks 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, 2021
Homers against San Diego
McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and one strikeout in Wednesday's spring win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2021
Reaches deal without arbitration
McMahon and the Rockies agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.375 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
On bench against lefty
McMahon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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 starts at second base Saturday.
Sep 17, 2020
Takes seat against lefty
McMahon isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Sits against southpaw
McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against lefty Sean Manaea and the Athletics, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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 12, 2020
Ties game with solo shot
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-4 win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Retreats to bench Wednesday
McMahon isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Takes seat Sunday
McMahon isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Remains on bench
McMahon sits for the third consecutive game Saturday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Not starting Friday
McMahon isn't in Friday's lineup against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Heads to bench
McMahon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Remains out Wednesday
McMahon is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Day off Tuesday
McMahon is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Goes deep in loss
McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo shot in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Slugs two homers
McMahon went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Blasts third homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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 13, 2020
Delivers three-run homer
McMahon went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts during Wednesday's 13-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
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 his 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, 2020
Not in Monday's lineup
McMahon will not start Monday against the Diamondbacks, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Not starting Tuesday
McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Clubs first homer
McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2020
Set to start at keystone
McMahon is expected to be the starter at second base but will also see some time at first base, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Bud Black said in February he expects 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, 2020
To be everyday player
Manager 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.
ANALYSIS
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 sixth-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.