The New York Yankees were presumed as the favorites to trade for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. But the Yanks went a different direction at the hot corner on Friday, landing Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Report: Yankees Back Off Potential Trade for D-backs' Eugenio Suárez. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez likely won't be heading to the Bronx after the Yankees made a trade for former Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon on Friday.

"The New York Yankees are acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, sources confirm to ESPN," Passan began. "The deal, which is in its final stages, gives the Yankees the left-handed bat they were seeking and fills the gaping hole they had at third base."