The Yankees have acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals, per MLB Trade Rumors. Garcia, a New York City native, is heading to his hometown team.
New York sent four right-handed pitchers to Washington in the deal: Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, and prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Both teams have officially announced the trade is complete.
Yahoo Sports noted that Garcia leads MLB in slugging. The Yankees, described by multiple outlets as in need of offensive help, acquired the infielder on Sunday.