Trending Now - Yankees Trade Infielder Jorbit Vivas to Nationals

WHO:

Jorbit Vivas, infielder, New York Yankees

Sean Paul Liñan, right-hander, Washington Nationals

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WHAT:

The Yankees traded Jorbit Vivas to the Nationals for Sean Paul Liñan on March 22nd, 2026.

Liñan was Washington's No. 27 prospect and is now ranked No. 23 on New York's list.

Vivas made his Major League debut in 2025, slashing .161/.266/.250 with one home run over 66 plate appearances.

Over seven Minor League seasons, Vivas hit .271 with 52 home runs, 94 steals, and a .782 OPS.

Vivas is expected to serve as a backup infielder for the Nationals.

Liñan struck out 106 batters over 77 1/3 innings across four levels in 2025.

WHERE:

New York, Yankees' organization

Washington, Nationals' organization

Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, birthplace of Jorbit Vivas

WHEN:

The trade occurred on March 22nd, 2026.

Vivas made his Major League debut in May 2025.

Vivas was acquired by the Yankees from the Dodgers in 2023.

WHY:

Vivas did not have a clear path to make the Yankees’ Opening Day roster and was out of options, necessitating the trade.

HOW:

The trade was executed as part of the Yankees' roster adjustments on the final day of camp.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:18 UTC)

In a significant move, the New York Yankees traded infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Washington Nationals for right-hander Sean Paul Liñan on March 22, 2026. Vivas, who made his Major League debut in May 2025 and hit .161 with one home run over 66 plate appearances, is expected to serve as a backup infielder for the Nationals, while Liñan, who struck out 106 batters in 2025, is now ranked as New York's No. 23 prospect. This trade comes as the Yankees make roster adjustments on the final day of camp, as Vivas faced challenges in securing a spot on the Opening Day roster.