Yankees acquire infielder Luis García Jr. from Nationals ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •Yankees traded four pitchers for Luis García Jr.
- •García leads National League in slugging percentage.
- •He has 23 home runs and 76 RBIs this season.
- •Nationals expected to trade García before lineup scratch.
- •Deal finalized ahead of August 3 MLB trade deadline.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees make trade, acquire 23-home run hitter from Nationals
"The Yankees completed a trade for one of the Nationals' surprising sluggers.
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