Yankees could trade 30-home-run, 90-RBI slugger this offseason

The New York Yankees are considering trading Luis García Jr., a 30-home-run, 90-RBI slugger, this offseason. García, who played first base for the Yankees after the trade from the Washington Nationals, finished the 2026 season with an impressive .291 batting average and .876 OPS, along with 30 home runs and 91 RBI in 478 at-bats.

His offensive production may make him a valuable trade chip for the Yankees as they aim to reshape their roster. Trading García could help address the Yankees' third-base problem, as he is a left-handed hitter who primarily played first base for New York. Ben Rice, the team's best hitter, is also a left-handed hitter who plays first base, which could make García expendable if the Yankees believe they can use his trade value to improve the roster at another position.