Yankees acquire infielder Luis García Jr. from Nationals ahead of deadline

The New York Yankees have traded for infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The deal, finalized on August 2, sees the Yankees send four right-handed pitchers—Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Jake Bird—to Washington. García has emerged as a strong player this season, leading the National League in slugging percentage with 23 home runs. The Nationals were expected to deal García, as he was scratched from the lineup prior to the trade. With Cody Bellinger injured, García is expected to bolster the Yankees' offense against right-handed pitchers.

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