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Nationals Trade García for Pitching Future | Washington Nationals News
The Nationals pulled off a bold move, trading beloved slugger Luis García Jr. to the Yankees for four young pitchers — Yovanny Cruz (who’s already throwing 102 mph), Jack Cebert, Ben Grable, and veteran Jake Bird. While fans mourned losing a fan favorite with deep ties to the team, the front office is clearly building for the future by stacking pitching prospects. This isn’t just one trade — it’s part of a bigger plan to rebuild depth in the rotation and bullpen. García honored his time in D.C., but the Nats are betting big on these arms to become the next cornerstone of their success. Listen…
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