
Aug 3, 2026
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What Yankees expect out of 1st upgrade: ‘This trade is really good for us!’
The Yankees acquired first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. Garcia brings power to a lineup missing injured stars. Third baseman Amed Rosario said, “This trade is really good for us!” The team sent four pitchers to Washington to complete the deal.