Nationals Acquire Vivas, Yankees Get Liñan

On March 22nd, the Washington Nationals just picked up infielder,

Jorbit Vivas, from the New York Yankees, in a swap for their number 27,

prospect, right-hander Sean Paul Linnon.

Vivas is a 25-year-old from Venezuela who made his big league debut last season

but struggled at the plate. He brings solid minor league numbers

and plays second and third base, and since he's out of minor league options,

he's likely headed straight to the opening day roster as a backup.

This move bumps out infielder Jose Tena, who also lacks options and now faces waivers.

Both guys are left-handed hitters with strong defense at those spots,

but Vivas showed better glove work in spring training, which tipped the scales.

For the Nationals infield depth, meanwhile, Linnon heads to the Yankees as their new number 23 prospect.

The 21-year-old Colombian impressed last year with 106 strikeouts over 77 innings across four levels, thanks to his.

Stand out, change up.

Teams keep shuffling for that perfect utility fit, and this deal gives Washington a defensive boost

while bolstering New York's farm system.

That's the story for today.

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