Jorbit Vivas Joins Washington Nationals Roster

The 25-year-old infielder was acquired from the Yankees in a trade for minor-league pitcher Sean Paul Linan.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:57pm

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The Washington Nationals have added infielder Jorbit Vivas to their roster after acquiring him from the New York Yankees in a trade. Vivas, a 25-year-old Venezuela native, made his MLB debut with the Yankees last season, appearing in 29 games and recording a .516 OPS over 64 plate appearances. The Nationals are hoping Vivas can provide depth and versatility to their infield, with the ability to play both second and third base.

Why it matters

The Nationals are looking to bolster their infield depth as they aim to compete in the NL East this season. Vivas, who is out of minor-league options, gives the team another left-handed hitting option off the bench who can fill in at multiple positions.

The details

The Nationals acquired Vivas from the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Sean Paul Linan. Vivas has shown promise at the plate in the minors, batting .310 with 2 RBIs and an .780 OPS in a small MLB sample size last year. He'll likely serve in a utility role for the Nationals, seeing time at both second and third base as the team looks to find the right mix in their infield.

  • The Nationals acquired Vivas from the Yankees on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Vivas made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2025, appearing in 29 games.

The players

Jorbit Vivas

A 25-year-old infielder from Venezuela who was recently acquired by the Washington Nationals from the New York Yankees.

Sean Paul Linan

A minor-league pitcher who the Nationals traded to the Yankees in exchange for Jorbit Vivas.

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What they’re saying

“Vivas has shown promise at the plate in the minors, and we're excited to add him to our infield mix as we look to compete this season.”

— Mike Rizzo, General Manager, Washington Nationals

What’s next

Vivas will look to earn a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster and provide depth and versatility to their infield.

The takeaway

The Nationals' acquisition of Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees adds another young, left-handed hitting option to their infield, as the team aims to build a well-rounded roster capable of competing in the NL East.