Overview
- The trade was completed March 22, with the Yankees announcing they acquired right-hander Sean Paul Liñan from Washington for infielder Jorbit Vivas.
- Vivas, 25, lacked a path to New York’s roster and was out of minor-league options, prompting a deal rather than exposing him to waivers.
- Washington will add Vivas to its 40-man roster, positioning him to compete for infield bench duties behind Nasim Nuñez and Brady House.
- Liñan, a Colombian righty ranked No. 27 in the Nats’ system by MLB Pipeline, is noted for an elite changeup and 106 strikeouts over 77 1/3 innings across four levels in 2025.
- Trading Vivas opens a Yankees 40-man spot, and The Athletic reported the Nationals designated RHP Griff McGarry for assignment as a corresponding move.