Nationals acquired RHP Yovanny Cruz from the Yankees in a five-player trade.

Cruz is going to join the Nationals’ bullpen, with the other four players acquired going to the minors. The 26-year-old right-hander has shown intriguing stuff in his limited time in the majors, with a 1.69 ERA in 5 1/3 innings. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he was immediately a high-leverage option for the Nationals. He’s worth a flyer for anyone looking for saves over the final seven weeks.