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March 23, 2026

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The Nationals made a significant move today by acquiring infielder Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees in exchange for pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan, adding depth to an infield that could use it. Vivas, who struggled with a .161 batting average in his MLB debut last year, is expected to serve as a reliable backup, but his success will depend on his ability to find consistent hitting. In a related shuffle, right-hander Griff McGarry, a Rule 5 draft pick, has been designated for assignment, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for Vivas. This trade, alongside the intriguing matchup against the Orioles, marks an interesting chapter in the Nats' ongoing roster construction as they build toward a season under new management and fresh expectations.

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Washington Nationals acquire Yankees infielder Jorbit Vivas for pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan

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Washington Nationals acquire Yankees infielder Jorbit Vivas for pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan

The Washington Nationals made a late trade right before the season. Paul Toboni traded 21 year old pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan to the Yankees in exchange for infielder Jorbit Vivas. This move will bolster the Nationals infield depth. Vivas will be on the 40-man roster, so the Nats will have to make a corresponding […]

Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment

Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment

The Nationals announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Griff McGarry for assignment. The move clears a spot for Jorbit Vivas on the 40-man roster, whose previously reported acquisition from the Yankees is now official. McGarry was the Nationals’ Rule 5 draft pick back in December and now will be available to any of the league’s […]

Nationals To Acquire Jorbit Vivas

Nationals To Acquire Jorbit Vivas

The Nationals are acquiring infielder Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees, according to a report from Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan is headed back to New York in exchange for Vivas’s services. Vivas, 25, made his big league debut with the Yankees last year. He hit .161/.266/.250 for the club across […]

Bestie managers add new dimension to O’s and Nats’ not-so-heated rivalry

Bestie managers add new dimension to O’s and Nats’ not-so-heated rivalry

BALTIMORE -- For the first time since the Nationals arrived in Washington, D.C., in 2005, both the Orioles and Nats have a first-year manager to start the season. Better yet, these two new “Battle of the Beltways” managers have known each other for a decade.

Nationals acquire Vivas from Yankees to serve as backup infielder

Nationals acquire Vivas from Yankees to serve as backup infielder

BALTIMORE -- The Nationals acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees in exchange for Washington’s No. 27 prospect, right-hander Sean Paul Liñan, the team announced on Sunday. Right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Vivas. Hailing from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela,