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Yankees Trade for Luis García Jr | New York Yankees News
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Yankees pull off a blockbuster trade, landing power-hitting phenom Luis García Jr. from the Nationals — a New York native crushing 23 homers and 76 RBIs this season while leading the NL in slugging. In exchange, they ship out four pitchers, including two high-upside prospects, signaling their commitment to offense. García, thrilled to play in front of his hometown fans, is expected to split time at first and DH, especially against righties. He’s sharpening his approach to hit more to the air for Yankee Stadium’s short porch and has improved significantly vs. lefties — all while locked up through 2027. This isn’t a stopgap — it’s a statement move to fix their struggling lineup before the deadline.
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