# Yankees acquire Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals ahead of MLB trade deadline

The New York Yankees have traded for infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals in a move before the MLB trade deadline. Garcia adds infield depth to a Yankees team pushing for the playoffs. The deal marks a mid-season roster adjustment with potential impact on the divisional race.

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/yankees-acquire-luis-garcia-jr-nationals-interesting-trade-mlb-deadline) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:43:38 -0400