McMahon is spending time learning first base this spring, the Denver Post reports.
It's likely that McMahon will open 2016 at Double-A Hartford, but with Nolan Arenado entrenched at third base for the foreseeable future, the Rockies want to have a path for McMahon to take over a regular job at the big league level once he's ready to do so. In order to maintain his value, the Rockies are planning on giving McMahon time at both corner-infield spots to begin the season. Regardless of whether he moves off third base permanently, McMahon's bat will carry him to the big leagues. Last season at High-A Modesto, McMahon compiled a .300/.372/.520 line with 18 homers and 75 RBI in 132 games.