Yankees Trade Vivas to Nationals for Prospect Liñan

The New York Yankees traded infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Washington Nationals on Sunday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Sean Paul Liñan, addressing roster constraints as the team finalizes its Opening Day lineup for the 2026 season.

Vivas, a 25-year-old versatile player capable of handling second and third base, appeared in 29 games for the Yankees last season after making his major league debut on May 2, 2025. He batted .161 with one home run and five RBIs during that stint, while posting a .270 average in Triple-A with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Acquired by New York in August 2023 from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with pitcher Victor González in a deal for infielder Trey Sweeney, Vivas had shown promise in the minors over seven seasons, hitting .271 with 52 home runs, 94 stolen bases and a .782 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. However, with the Yankees' infield crowded by players such as Paul Goldschmidt, Amed Rosario, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and others, and Vivas out of minor league options, he faced limited opportunities. The trade cleared a spot on New York's 40-man roster, allowing the team to add outfielder Randal Grichuk, who earned a major league...