On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up a new series with the Kansas City Royals in the Bronx.
They are coming off a series where they split four games with the Los Angeles Angels (also at home).
New York Yankees Announce Ryan McMahon Decision
GettyRyan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees runs during game two of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on October 1, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Ryan McMahon will be out of the lineup for Game 1 against the Royals.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Yankees 4/17 T. Grisham CF A. Judge RF C. Bellinger LF G. Stanton DH B. Rice 1B A. Rosario 3B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C C. Schlittler SP”
T. Grisham CF A. Judge RF C. Bellinger LF G. Stanton DH B. Rice 1B A. Rosario 3B J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C
C. Schlittler SP
McMahon has struggled through his first 17 games of the 2026 season.
He is batting .119 with two RBI’s and two runs.
Jake Kirby of FPTrack.com wrote: “New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon will not start in the game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, April 17, 2026.”
GettyRyan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees bats against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
McMahon’s MLB Career
GettyRyan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in game four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 08, 2025 in New York City.
McMahon (who was an All-Star in 2024) is in his second season playing for New York.
He spent the first eight and a half seasons of his career playing for the Colorado Rockies.
In six out of his first nine seasons, McMahon has hit 20+ home runs.
GettyRyan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies throws to first against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Citi Field on July 14, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.
The Yankees still owe the 31-year-old $32 million (he will be a free agent after the 2027 season).
He had signed a big deal with Colorado.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on March 21, 2022): “Versatile infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies are in agreement on a six-year, $70 million contract extension, sources familiar with deal tell ESPN. McMahon, 27, took a leap forward defensively in 2021 and has enough thunder in his bat for Colorado to commit long-term.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the home opener against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on April 03, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees are 10-9 in 19 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They are 5-5 in ten games at home.
Following their series with the Royals, the Yankees will visit the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 21.
New York Yankees Announce Ryan McMahon Decision Before Royals Game