The New York Yankees are dealing with early offensive inconsistency, but manager Aaron Boone is keeping a steady approach when it comes to Ryan McMahon. While the numbers reflect a slow start, Boone made it clear that confidence inside the clubhouse has not changed.
“Mac’s a good major league hitter. It’s 10 games in, okay? He’s scuffling right now, but the reality is, the last three games, he’s been on base four times too, with walks and hits and big at-bats,” Boone said via SNY. “He’ll get it rolling and trust that he will.”
McMahon acknowledged the struggles himself, admitting the frustration that comes with trying to find rhythm early in the season. “If I knew, I don’t think I’d be in the slow start. I’m grinding… I’ll keep working and try to turn it around,” he said.
Boone balances concern with confidence
Boone’s message reflects a balance between realism and patience. As he recently broke down McMahon’s early‑season struggles at the plate, the Yankees manager doesn’t ignore the slow start, but instead highlights recent signs of progress, improved plate discipline, better swing decisions, and a handful of key at‑bats that suggest the turnaround is coming.
Aaron Boone was asked what he's seen from Ryan McMahon at the plate:
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"Mac's a good major league hitter. It's 10 games in, okay? He's scuffling right now, but the reality is, the last three games, he's been on base four times too, with walks and hits and big at-bats.
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Through his first 26 at-bats this season,McMahon is hitting .077 with two hits, no home runs, and two RBIs, along with a .273 on-base percentage and a .350 OPS. While those numbers highlight the slow start, his ability to still reach base in recent games offers a more encouraging short-term sign.
Focus remains on long-term production
For McMahon, the focus is simple: continue working and trust the process. His track record as a consistent hitter gives the Yankees reason to believe the turnaround will come.
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Internally, the tone remains calm. While outside concern may grow with every quiet game, Boone’s stance suggests the team is prioritizing patience, expecting performance to catch up as the season progresses.
