NEW YORK — The scuffling New York Yankees added infield depth on Saturday night, acquiring Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals for pitcher Clayton Beeter and a minor leaguer.

Here’s why the Yankees’ newly acquired Amed Rosario trade makes sense and could quietly play a big role in their postseason chase.

The New York Yankees have added another infield reinforcement at the MLB trade deadline. The club swung a trade with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for utility infielder Amed Rosario, it announced Saturday. Going back to D.C. are pitcher Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martínez.