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New York Yankees bolster their depth with Amed Rosario acquisition from Washington Nationals.

Yankees obtain Amed Rosario from Nationals in night-time trade, as reported by Jon Heyman of The Post. In return, the Nationals receive Clayton Beeter and Browm Martinez. Rosario has exhibited a batting average of .270 with an on-base percentage of .310 and a slugging percentage of .426,...

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2025 September 16 . 3:17 PM

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New York Yankees gains Amed Rosario from Washington Nationals to bolster their lineup

New York Yankees bolster their depth with Amed Rosario acquisition from Washington Nationals.

Amed Rosario Traded from Nationals to Yankees

In a surprising move, baseball player Amed Rosario has been traded from the Washington Nationals to the New York Yankees. The trade, confirmed by Jon Heyman of The Post, occurred on Saturday night and involved the movement of at least two players.

Rosario, a top prospect in the Mets' system before making his Major League debut, has had a solid season with the Nationals. He currently boasts a batting line of .270/.310/.426 with 5 home runs in 46 games this season.

The 25-year-old Dominican-born player has significant experience at shortstop and the outfield in his career, but has primarily played third and second base this season. However, his versatility across the diamond is a valuable asset that the Yankees are eager to utilise.

Rosario has a higher career OPS against left-handed pitchers, with a .799 OPS. This could prove beneficial to the Yankees, who face a number of left-handed pitchers in the upcoming games.

It's worth noting that Rosario represented the Cleveland Indians before being traded to the New York Yankees, and prior to joining the Nationals, he played four years with the Mets. Despite speculation, Rosario is not being sent to Queens (the borough where the Mets play).

In return for Rosario, the Yankees are sending right-handers Clayton Beeter and Browm Martinez to the Nationals. Beeter, a 21-year-old pitcher, was a second-round pick in the 2019 MLB draft, while Martinez, 23, has spent parts of three seasons in the minor leagues.

This trade marks an exciting development for both teams, as they gear up for the second half of the Major League Baseball season. Fans can expect to see Amed Rosario in action for the Yankees soon.