Yankees make Max Schuemann decision after Luis Garcia Jr. trade with Nationals

Before tonight's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Yankees have made a trio of roster moves. First, the AL East club has added newly acquired first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. to the roster following yesterday's trade with the Washington Nationals. There's no word if Garcia will be in tonight's starting lineup, but he's arrived in New York and has met with reporters, according to an X post from MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. First look at Luis Garcia Jr. in Yankees gear: pic.twitter.com/mSkafPV41i— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) August 3, 2026The Yankees had an opening in the bullpen, so right-hander Kervin Castro was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Finally, New York has optioned infielder/outfielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Schuemann has prov