Ryan McMahon of the Rockies reassures fans that he is not being considered for a trade after his first all-star appearance.

Fresh off his first appearance in the all-star game, Ryan McMahon is shutting down any rumors of a possible trade this month. Despite the Rockies currently rebuilding for the future and on track for another season of 100-plus losses, McMahon's performance this year has given him value on the open market. However, the third baseman, who is under contract until 2027, recently had a conversation with GM Bill Schmidt in which he received assurance that he will not be leaving LoDo anytime soon.

McMahon expressed his excitement to continue playing for the Rockies, noting that he has grown up a lot in the organization since joining as an 18-year-old. He also mentioned that he enjoys playing with his teammates and is happy to stay with the team. McMahon's outstanding performance this year, with a .272 batting average and six defensive runs saved, led to him becoming the fourth Rockies third baseman to earn an all-star nod.

At the all-star game, McMahon came off the bench to play second base, a position he hasn't played since last season. He admitted it felt strange to be back at second, but he was prepared for the opportunity thanks to a conversation with manager Torey Lovullo the day before. Although he struck out in his only at-bat, McMahon cherished the experience of being at the all-star game, from the red carpet to the Home Run Derby.

When asked about his future in the Home Run Derby, McMahon revealed that he has been trying to get into the event for a while and hopes to participate in the future. He even won the Arizona Fall League's Bowman Hitting Challenge in 2016, a derby that also includes hitting targets around the field for points.

In other Rockies news, manager Bud Black provided updates on injured players. Kris Bryant, who has been on the injured list since June 3, will play with Triple-A Albuquerque this weekend before the team re-evaluates his condition. Outfielder Nolan Jones is also making progress from a lower back strain and took batting practice on the field before Friday's game. However, there is still no definite timeline for his return.

Meanwhile, outfielder Jordan Beck, who has been out since May 26, has resumed hitting in the cage and will soon start playing in Triple-A again. Left-handed pitcher Lucas Gilbreath, who has yet to pitch this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, is throwing live batting practice on Saturday and will then play in a game in the Arizona Complex League next week. Right-hander Antonio Senzatela, who is also recovering from Tommy John surgery, threw a bullpen session on Friday and could move on to live batting practice next week with a potential return in September.

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