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McMahon is 2-for-11 with no extra-base hits or RBI in five games since coming off the injured list, leaving him .215/.283/.360 overall. Alas, it doesn’t look like the Yankees are planning on trying Anthony Volpe over him at third base; since starting at the hot corner three times in span of four games in Triple-A, he’s reverted to the middle infield the last four games. The Yankees probably don’t see enough upside to make it worth risking a change, but McMahon’s defense isn’t making up for his bat at this point.

McMahon returns to New York’s infield mix after missing just over one week with a thumb sprain. The 31-year-old third baseman can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.

McMahon will be activated off the injured list as one of the Yankees’ two moves for roster expansion. McMahon is hitting .216/.282/.367 in 306 plate appearances this year with 10 homers this season. Jose Caballero has been making regular starts at third base (when George Lombard Jr. was healthy), so it remains to be seen how the Yankees will use McMahon.

The 31-year-old slugger has been shelved since August 20 due to a left thumb sprain. He’s only expected to need a handful of at-bats on a rehab assignment before he’s ready to rejoin the Yankees. Barring any setbacks, expect him to return early next week.

Jose Caballero will likely be part of the hot corner solution for the Yankees in McMahon’s absence. McMahon is hitting .216/.282/.367 in 306 plate appearances this year with 10 homers.

The 31-year-old slugger jammed his thumb while sliding into second base during Wednesday’s victory over the O’s. As of now, there don’t appear to be any plans to place him on the injured list, but it sounds like he may need a couple of days off. Jose Caballero will start in his place at the hot corner on Thursday and will bat ninth against Orioles’ right-hander Kyle Bradish.

McMahon jammed his left thumb on a slide into second base during Wednesday’s win over the Orioles. His absence would likely result in José Caballero seeing more time at the hot corner. There should be an update on his status leading into Thursday’s series finale.

McMahon lined each of his doubles down the right field line, one off Drew Rasmussen in New York’s six-run third inning. He’s raised his line from .210/.269/.360 to .215/.276/.370 since coming off the IL last Friday, though he still hasn’t hit a home run. McMahon badly needed a game like this to remain in the 3B picture against right-handed starters going forward.

He’ll resume platooning against right-handers at third base for the Yankees. McMahon is hitting just .210/.269/.360 in his first 202 plate appearances of the season so it wouldn’t be surprising if his role dwindled going forward barring him hitting his way out of this slump.

McMahon hit the injured list with a throat infection earlier this week. The 31-year-old infielder should return to New York’s bench mix at some point next week.