Jhostynxon Garcia

The Pirates acquired OF Jhostynxon Garcia and RHP Jesus Travieso from the Red Sox for RHP Johan Oviedo, LHP Tyler Samaniego and C Adonys Guzman.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia headlines this five-player trade between Pittsburgh and Boston. He lands in an opportunity to see more playing time with the Pirates. Garcia appeared in five games this past season with the Red Sox. He will enter spring training looking to compete for an immediate starting role in the outfield for the Pirates.

Jhostynxon Garcia has been called up by Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

With Wilyer Abreu (calf) hitting the IL. Garcia, aka The Password, will head to the big leagues for the first time. The Red Sox No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Garcia has been hammering the baseball since his promotion to Triple-A back in May. Over 66 games for Triple-A Worcester, he has posted a .932 OPS with 17 homers.

The Red Sox promoted OF prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia continues to fly up the Red Sox farm system at just 22 years old. He offers an intriguing blend of power and speed upside as a prospect. It is unclear how likely he is to be called up at some point this season.

The Red Sox optioned Jhostynxon Garcia to minor league camp on Friday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Garcia, 22, had a rough spring—1-for-21 with a 10:0 K:BB—and after wrapping 2024 at Double-A Portland, he’s probably headed back there to start 2025. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues might note him as a deep prospect; his bat needs time, keeping him off redraft boards.