Yankees Face Obstacles in Infield Trade Market

On November 12, 2026, the Yankees’ infield trade picture included conflicting signals about Luis García Jr. A rival general manager suggested the team might hear offers for both García and Ryan McMahon, but a Yankees source rejected the claim about García as “BS.”

McMahon appears more likely to be moved after a poor season in New York. The Yankees seem ready to part ways with him, but his $16 million salary for 2027 creates a hurdle. The team may need to cover some of that money or accept another contract it considers undesirable to make a deal work.

The uncertainty extends beyond salary. Trades involving players with only one season remaining, including McMahon and potentially García, are harder to assess because teams cannot be sure the 2027 season will run its full course. That concern complicates the market as the Yankees weigh whether to move either infielder.