They acquired Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday in exchange for Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz – two pitching prospects – The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The Yankees had strong interest in Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, but there was a sizable gap in compensation talks, Heyman previously reported.

The New York Yankees have been going shopping ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but have yet to pick out anything they like. The Yankees, who fell last night to

The New York Yankees are interested in trading for a $70 million star third baseman ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Two factors have contributed to Eugenio Suárez’s popularity on the trade market: His impressive performance over the past 12 months, and, more importantly, a need for third-base help among a number of contending clubs.

"In terms of third base, they’ve been linked to Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks, but there is concern about his defense. Other possible third-base trade targets include Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia — in theory, Kansas City would have interest in one of the Yankees’ outfielders to play left field for them," Bowden wrote.

Trade talks between the Yankees and Diamondbacks over Eugenio Suárez stalled after Arizona asked for a MLB player, an upper-level prospect (AA/AAA), and at least one lower-level prospect, per industry sources. Yankees still holding tight to top farm talent.

McMahon, 30, will join a new franchise for the first time in his career. He was drafted by the Rockies in the second-round of the 2013 draft. He climbed up to the majors and eventually established himself as a regular in Colorado, playing quality defense at multiple infield positions.

Suarez entered the week with 36 home runs and 86 RBI, continuing six years of consistent right-handed pop. For a Yankees lineup that’s lacked consistent depth behind Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, that kind of production from third base would be a boost.

The Yankees have reached out to the Rockies to inquire about All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon's availability. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

"Ke'Bryan Hayes is a defensive magician at third base," Yankees play-by-play announcer Kay said on Jan. 15. "His hitting is not what it should be, but he's obviously not happy in Pittsburgh.

New York's interest in acquiring a third baseman has been no secret for quite some time now, meaning Suárez and Hayes are names to watch over the next few weeks. Make sure to bookmark Yankees On ...