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Red Sox target Luis Garcia Jr. as trade deadline approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Red Sox target Luis Garcia Jr. as trade deadline approaches
Summary

The Boston Red Sox are considering a trade with the Washington Nationals to acquire infielder Luis Garcia Jr. as the trade deadline approaches. Garcia is having a productive season, boasting a.283 batting average with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs. Boston has successfully traded with Washington twice in the past year, including a deal for infielder Curtis Mead, who is now sidelined due to injury. The Red Sox could potentially offer outfielder Jarren Duran or a starting pitcher in exchange for Garcia. Both teams are competing for Wild Card spots, making this trade significant for their playoff hopes.

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Status Watch
  • •Red Sox eye Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals before trade deadline.
  • •Garcia has 20 doubles and 23 home runs this season.
  • •Boston has traded with Washington twice in the last nine months.
  • •Curtis Mead, acquired from the Nats, is injured and unavailable.
  • •A trade could involve outfielder Jarren Duran or a starting pitcher.
Latest Updates
  • 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox could revisit Nationals to land Luis Garcia Jr. in final trade deadline push
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The Nats have been one of Boston's best trade partners in the past year, so hitting them up one more time might be beneficial.

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