The Yankees just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring power-hitting lefty infielder Luis García Jr. from the Nationals in exchange for four pitching prospects. García Jr., who’s crushing the ball with a career-high 23 homers and a .560 slugging percentage, is exactly what New York needs to fill the offensive void left by Judge and Stanton. With Yankee Stadium’s short porch primed to launch his home runs, he’ll likely DH or play first base—especially against righties—giving Goldschmidt a breather. Manager Boone expects García Jr. to make an immediate impact as the Yankees push for a deep playoff run.
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