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Yankees Trade For Nationals 1B Luis Garcia Jr.

Published August 2, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · Fox Sports

The New York Yankees have acquired first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals, sending four prospects including Jack Cebert and Ben Grable to Washington.

The trade package includes pitchers Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, and Jake Bird, with Cebert and Grable ranking as the Yankees' top 25 prospects. newsbetting.bond

Garcia Jr. is enjoying a career year, hitting .283 with 23 home runs and a 2.3 WAR. The acquisition offers the Yankees controllable future value as they target a deep playoff run.

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