In need of outfield help, Pirates promote Jhostynxon Garcia for Cardinals series
ST. LOUIS – There will be ample opportunity for "The Password" starting Tuesday night in St. Louis, as the Pirates recalled Jhostynxon Garcia for their three-game series against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Garcia, 23, is ranked No. 4 among Pirates prospects by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. He takes the roster spot of Nick Yorke, who was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.
In 25 Minor League games split between Indianapolis and Low-A Bradenton this season, Garcia has hit .242 with three doubles, six home runs, 13 RBIs, seven walks and 15 runs scored.
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After returning from a rehab assignment (lower-back tightness), Garcia hit .375 (six for 16) with four RBIs and three walks in five Triple-A games, including a five-for-five, three-homer performance during an 10-8 home win over Louisville on May 12.
The Pirates acquired Garcia from the Red Sox for Johan Oviedo (amid a five-player trade) on Dec. 4, 2025. Garcia made his MLB debut with Boston last season, going one for seven with a double and two walks in five games from Aug. 22-28.
Power has been Garcia's calling card of late, as he also hit .364 with three home runs in six rehab games with the Marauders, an evolution from his high-average showing during Spring Training.
In Grapefruit League play, Garcia led all Pirates players in hits (15) and amassed a 1.058 OPS, showcasing his speed and defense, as well.
With Ryan O'Hearn out for roughly four weeks, the Pirates should get a solid look at Garcia, who hit .271 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs in 81 games for Triple-A Worcester in Boston's Minor League system last season.
Jason Mackey: Jason.Mackey@pirates.com and @JMackey_PGH.