Yankees acquire Luis García Jr. in trade with Nationals
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Yankees have traded for infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. García, 26, is having a breakout season, hitting.283 with 23 home runs and leading the National League in slugging percentage. The Yankees will send four right-handed pitchers to the Nationals in exchange. García was a late scratch for the Nationals' game against the Atlanta Braves as trade discussions progressed. His versatility in the infield could see him primarily playing first base, shifting Ben Rice to designated hitter against right-handed pitchers.
- •García is hitting.283 with 23 home runs this season.
- •Yankees send four right-handed pitchers to the Nationals.
- •García leads the NL in slugging percentage at.560.
- •He was scratched from the Nationals' game due to trade discussions.
- •García's defensive role may include first base and designated hitter.
- 10:27 PMESPN — Sources: Yankees land Garcia in trade with Nats
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees for pitching reinforcements
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees add lefty-hitting Luis Garcia Jr. in trade with Nationals
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' projected lineup with Luis Garcia Jr. after Nationals trade might have a problem
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees to send 4 pitchers to Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr. in huge trade
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Luis Garcia Jr trade details: Yankees acquire Nationals slugger in exchange for massive pitching haul
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees trade for Luis Garcia Jr. in Nationals blockbuster
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees reportedly trade for slugging Nationals INF Luis García Jr.
"Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers, has been traded from the Nationals to the Yankees in exchange for four right-handed pitchers, sources told ESPN.
"The New York Yankees have reportedly acquired 26-year-old outfielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals before the trade deadline.
"In a Sunday afternoon trade with the Washington Nationals, the Yankees acquired lefty-hitting first baseman Luis Garcia Jr.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 10:27 PMSources: Yankees land Garcia in trade with Nats
Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers, has been traded from the Nationals to the Yankees in exchange for four right-handed pitchers, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:05 PMWashington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees for pitching reinforcements
Paul Toboni traded Luis Garcia Jr. and targeted bullpen help for the present and future in the return
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:00 PMYankees add lefty-hitting Luis Garcia Jr. in trade with Nationals
In a Sunday afternoon trade with the Washington Nationals, the Yankees acquired lefty-hitting first baseman Luis Garcia Jr.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:39 PMYankees' projected lineup with Luis Garcia Jr. after Nationals trade might have a problem
Luis Garcia Jr.'s trade has created a very intriguing dynamic for the Yankees' lineup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:36 PMYankees to send 4 pitchers to Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr. in huge trade
This is a costly addition for the Yankees' lineup.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:35 PMLuis Garcia Jr trade details: Yankees acquire Nationals slugger in exchange for massive pitching haul
Here's the breakdown of Garcia's trade from the Nationals to the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:34 PMYankees trade for Luis Garcia Jr. in Nationals blockbuster
The New York Yankees have added another bat to the lineup, bringing in Luis Garcia Jr from the Washington Nationals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:23 PMYankees reportedly trade for slugging Nationals INF Luis García Jr.
Garcia, 26, is in the midst of a breakout season in his seventh MLB campaign and leads the NL in slugging percentage.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:19 PMYankees acquiring infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals
Looking to boost their struggling offense, the Yankees are acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:18 PMYankees Pull Off Trade for 26-Year-Old Outfielder Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees have reportedly acquired 26-year-old outfielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals before the trade deadline.
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