The Sporting News
US · 11 mins ago
Luis Garcia Jr. trade grades: Yankees get much-needed offensive threat while Nationals add bullpen help
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the New York Yankees made their first big move.The Yankees are acquiring first baseman Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals for pitchers Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz and Jake Bird. The deal gives New York a crucial offensive upgrade, while Washington is taking chances on a few talented arms.Garcia should immediately slot into the middle of the Yankees' lineup as the team tries to get by without its biggest bats. The Nationals, meanwhile, hope this deal can help them remake their entire bullpen, which was among the worst in the league.Here's how both teams did in this deal.MORE: Full Luis Garcia trade detailsLuis García Jr. trade gradesYankees grade: B+Yankees get: Luis Garcia Jr.The Yankees' offense has been brutal over the last si
Do you trust The Sporting News?
Sign in to rate
Discussion
?
No comments yet — be the first to start the discussion!