Yankees Land Luis García Jr. in Four-Pitcher Deal with Nationals
New York adds infield depth by trading four right-handed pitchers to Washington in exchange for the versatile García.
The New York Yankees have officially acquired infielder Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. New York sent four right-handed pitchers — Jake Bird, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Ben Grable — to Washington to complete the deal. The announcement came directly from the Yankees' official club account, confirming the transaction is finalized. García adds infield depth to the Yankees roster.
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