Yankees acquiring Luis García Jr. in trade with Nationals: source
CHICAGO — The New York Yankees, in need of a bat, are acquiring Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals, a source confirmed to the New York Daily News on Sunday. The hope is that García will give the Yankees’ injury-riddled offense a boost. The second-place club is currently without Aaron Judge (fractured rib), Giancarlo Stanton (multiple calf strains) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring ...
The New York Yankees have acquired Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals, according to a source. The trade aims to bolster the Yankees' struggling offense, which has been particularly weak since Aaron Judge's return from injury on May 31. García, a 26-year-old left-handed hitter, is currently the Nationals' second baseman and has been contributing with a .283 average and .873 OPS this season.
Despite his left-handedness, García has a .560 slugging percentage and set personal bests with 23 home runs and 76 RBI. However, he has struggled against left-handed pitchers with a .627 OPS. The Yankees, who are currently without Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger due to injuries, see García as a valuable addition. The team has already made moves to accommodate García, bringing in first baseman Ben Rice to cover for him against right-handed pitchers and Paul Goldschmidt, a right-handed hitter, to handle left-handed pitching.
With García's addition, the Yankees hope to address their offensive issues while managing their roster effectively.
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