Nationals Acquire Infielder Vivas from Yankees

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The Washington Nationals made a move on Sunday, acquiring infielder,

Jorbit Vivas from the New York Yankees, and exchanged for minor league pitcher Sean, Paul Linion.

Vivas saw action in 29 games with the Yankees last season, where he hit for a 161 average, including one home run and five runs.

This second baseman and third baseman got his start with the Los Angeles Dodgers, signing as a non-drafted free agent back in 2017.

The Yankees brought him over in a 2023 trade that also included left-hander Victor Gonzalez, sent to the Dodgers for infielder trade.

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Teams like the Nationals often shuffle prospects this way, to build infield options as the season ramps up.