Luis García Acquired by Yankees in Trade Involving Jake Bird

Luis García was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a package of players led by reliever Jake Bird. At the time of the deal, García was leading the National League in slugging at .564. He provided an immediate impact for New York, hitting seven home runs and recording a 104 wRC+ to help stabilize the team's struggling offense and secure a crucial postseason berth during the 2026 Major League Baseball season.