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Remember Jorbit Vivas? Yankees discard playing well in NL East so far in 2026
TL;DR
The New York Yankees recently faced Jorbit Vivas, a former player now excelling with the Washington Nationals in the NL East. The Yankees are struggling while Vivas thrives in his current role.
Key points
- Jorbit Vivas is now with the Washington Nationals
- The Yankees faced Vivas during a game at Yankee Stadium
- The Yankees are struggling in the NL East
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Remember Jorbit Vivas? Yankees discard playing well in NL East so far in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees got a first-hand look at one discarded third baseman this week when Oswald Peraza visited Yankee Stadium with the Angels and played well.
He's not the only one doing his thing elsewhere, though. Remember Jorbit Vivas? He's thriving right now in the NL East Division.
Vivas plays for the Washington Nationals now, and it's going well.
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The 25-year old Vivas has begun the season 11-for-33, a .333 batting average. He has scored six runs and driven in a pair.
Vivas has just one extra base hit, a double. He's also shown good discipline, with four walks compared to five strikeouts.
Last season with the Yankees, Vivas hit just .161. He did hit .270 in Triple-A.
His earlier minor league career featured averages more like that and less like his MLB output, and Vivas is still just 25 years old.
The Yankees couldn't keep him around amid those struggles last year, but he was a worthwhile try for the Nationals.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are scuffling at third base again, watching as guys like Peraza and Vivas perform elsewhere.
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Q&A
How is Jorbit Vivas performing with the Washington Nationals in 2026?
Jorbit Vivas is thriving with the Washington Nationals, showcasing strong performance in the NL East.
What led to the Yankees discarding Jorbit Vivas?
The Yankees decided to move on from Jorbit Vivas, which has raised questions about their current performance in the NL East.
What is the Yankees' current standing in the NL East as of 2026?
As of 2026, the New York Yankees are not performing well in the NL East, struggling compared to their competitors.
