{"id":50023,"date":"2025-05-21T08:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=50023"},"modified":"2025-05-21T08:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:49:54","slug":"breaking-could-ryan-mcmahon-be-the-dodgers-defensive-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=50023","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Could Ryan McMahon Be the Dodgers\u2019 Defensive Answer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"has-video wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2214037874-e1747774097892.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2214037874-e1747774097892.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2214037874-e1747774097892.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2214037874-e1747774097892.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-dom-ready-time=\"1337\" data-img-load-time=\"1541\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-widget-area\">\n<div id=\"heavy_multi_stn_video_player_widget-4\" class=\"stn-player-cls stn-player-container\">\n<div data-stn-player=\"rlpcawb9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0have found themselves in a bit of a rut and aren\u2019t fully satisfied with their current roster. Recent moves, such as designating both\u00a0Austin Barnes\u00a0and\u00a0Chris Taylor\u00a0for assignment in the same week, signal just how willing they are to shake things up.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the team has been linked to potential trades and is reportedly monitoring\u00a0Colorado Rockies\u00a0third baseman\u00a0Ryan McMahon, according to MLB insider\u00a0Bob Nightengale\u00a0of USA Today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeveral teams, including the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, are closely monitoring Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon in case he\u2019s traded this summer,\u201d Nightengale wrote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-content entry-content\">\n<p>The NL West infielder has posted a solid season, hitting six home runs and batting in 11 runs, with a .201 batting average and a .691 OPS. Teams eyeing McMahon are drawn to his defensive abilities, which have been a significant asset for Colorado, with strong Outs Above Average.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Defensive Struggles Highlight Roster Instability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Los Angeles has struggled defensively during its recent four-game losing streak. The skid included a sweep at home by their crosstown rivals,\u00a0the Angels, in the Freeway Series, followed by a tough loss to the\u00a0Diamondbacks\u00a0on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200bThe Dodgers\u2019 home stand has highlighted defensive issues that have played a key role in their recent losing streak. Rookie\u00a0Hyeseong Kim\u2019s misplay in center field and\u00a0Max Muncy\u2019s throwing error are just two examples of costly mistakes that have led to early deficits in multiple games.<\/p>\n<p>With Kim being thrown into an unfamiliar utility role and Muncy continuing to struggle in the field, the Dodgers\u2019 defensive lapses have only added to the challenges facing a pitching staff already dealing with injuries and consistently allowing high run totals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5363128\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5363128 visible\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg 3546w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=660,440 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5363128\" data-lazy-load=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg 3546w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=660,440 660w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5363128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Getty<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Max Muncy in action against the Diamondbacks on May 19, 2025 at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Emerging as Trade Target as Colorado Faces Uncertainty\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These defensive struggles help explain why the Dodgers have been eyeing McMahon, as he could provide a much-needed boost during a rough stretch of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old earned his first All-Star selection last season, posting a .242\/.325\/.397 slash line, with 20 home runs, 65 RBIs, and a .722 OPS, continuing to deliver at the plate.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers have frequently been linked to potential third-base trades, and McMahon\u2019s name has often appeared in trade rumors. Given the Rockies\u2019 struggles in recent years, almost every experienced player on their roster has drawn trade interest. However, despite these rumblings, Colorado remains hesitant to enter a full rebuild, opting instead to hold on to players and even let some move toward free agency.<\/p>\n<p>As the Dodgers look to address their defensive issues and improve their roster, McMahon could be the solution they need. While Colorado\u2019s hesitation to rebuild might complicate a potential deal, Los Angeles may be looking to take advantage of an opportunity to strengthen both their defense and lineup.<\/p>\n<p>With a crucial stretch ahead, the Dodgers will need to make the right moves to get back on track and remain at the top of the NL West.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty The\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0have found themselves in a bit of a rut and aren\u2019t fully satisfied with their current roster. 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