Though DJ LeMahieu was one of the quietest players in the Yankees' clubhouse — in public, with the media and, to a lesser degree, with his teammates — no one commanded more respect among his peers.

The Yankees may have found their starting third baseman for the next 2 1/2 years, acquiring lefty-hitting third baseman Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.

LeMahieu is still owed roughly $22 million from the Yankees, who designated him for assignment earlier this week. General manager Brian Cashman called the move “best for the roster configuration going forward,” citing LeMahieu’s declining production and limited defensive mobility as factors.

Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run of the season and finished with three RBIs to help the New York Yankees end a six-game losing streak with a 6-4 win against the host New York Mets on Sunday.

The New York Yankees decided to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday. He was released after clearing waivers on Thursday. Aaron Judge spoke on the move.