Amed Rosario is coming again to New York — simply to not Queens.
The Yankees acquired Rosario in a commerce with the Nationals on Saturday evening, the group introduced. Proper-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez are going to Washington within the deal.
Rosario, in his ninth massive league season, has hit .270/.310/.426 with 5 house runs in 46 video games this yr for the Nationals.
The 109 OPS+ he’s attained this season is the very best of his profession.
The 29-year-old has largely performed third and second base this season with Washington, however has expertise all throughout the diamond in his profession, together with time at shortstop and the outfield.
In his profession, he’s mashed lefties with a .298/.337/.462 slash line towards them.
That pattern has continued in 2025 as he holds an .816 OPS towards southpaws versus a .667 mark towards righties.
Rosario beforehand performed 4 years with the Mets after he got here up via their system as a prime prospect.
To get Rosario, the Yankees tapped into their minor league depth, buying and selling away Beeter — their No. 20 prospect on MLB Pipeline — and Martinez, an 18-year-old outfielder with a 1.139 OPS in 18 video games within the Dominican Summer season League this yr.
The transfer comes at some point after the Yankees added third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies.
