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Nationals Mulling Luis García Jr. Trade Before Deadline

7/18/2026

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The Nationals are weighing a trade of infielder Luis García Jr. before the Aug. 3 deadline.
García, 26, earns $6.875 million this season and will be a free agent after 2027.
By the All-Star break he had 20 homers, a .871 OPS and split .619 OPS vs. left-handers and .909 vs. right-handers.
He switched to first base in 2026, improved his defense in June and July, and now plays there.

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Story summary

The Nationals are weighing a trade of infielder Luis García Jr. before the Aug. 3 deadline.
García, 26, earns $6.875 million this season and will be a free agent after 2027.
By the All-Star break he had 20 homers, a .871 OPS and split .619 OPS vs. left-handers and .909 vs. right-handers.
He switched to first base in 2026, improved his defense in June and July, and now plays there.