Overview
- The pre–Opening Day deal sends infielder Jorbit Vivas, 25, to Washington in exchange for 21-year-old right-hander Sean Paul Liñan, according to multiple reports.
- Vivas is out of minor-league options, so the move avoids exposing him to waivers and frees a Yankees 40-man roster spot needed for final roster moves such as adding Randal Grichuk.
- Washington adds immediate infield depth with Vivas on its 40-man roster, positioning him as a bench candidate behind Nasim Nuñez and Brady House and potentially overtaking José Tena.
- Liñan, ranked No. 27 in the Nationals’ system by MLB Pipeline, is noted for one of the minors’ best changeups and struck out 106 batters in 77 1/3 innings across four levels in 2025.
- Scouting reports project Liñan’s elite changeup could carry him in a bullpen role unless his fastball and secondary pitches advance; he joined Washington last summer in the Alex Call trade.