Pirates recall prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to boost ailing outfield
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Garcia, 23, was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a five-player trade involving Johan Oviedo on Dec. 4.
Ryan O’Hearn’s right quad strain, which is expected to sideline him for four weeks, created the opportunity for Garcia, who went 1 for 7 in five games last season with Boston.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Garcia, 23, was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a five-player trade involving Johan Oviedo on Dec.
4. He is rated as the organization’s No. 4 overall prospect by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline.
Ryan O’Hearn’s right quad strain, which is expected to sideline him for four weeks, created the opportunity for Garcia, who went 1 for 7 in five games last season with Boston. Garcia started in right field and batted sixth against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.