Yanks land lefty slugger García from Nationals for 4 pitchers

The New York Yankees acquired infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals on August 2nd, 2026, sending four pitchers — Jake Bird, Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, and Yovanny Cruz — to Washington in return. García, a 26-year-old left-handed hitter, is having a career year, slashing .283/.313/.560 with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs while leading the National League in slugging percentage. The Yankees made the move ahead of the 2026 trade deadline to bolster their offense with a left-handed bat.