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
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.
- •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.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox could revisit Nationals to land Luis Garcia Jr. in final trade deadline push
"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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