Pittsburgh is promoting Jhostynxon Garcia, nicknamed “The Password,” in a move expected to put the outfielder on the field Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a trade that also brought right-hander Jesus Travieso, Garci
The Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to add a new face to their outfield mix. and it comes with a nickname that has already grabbed attention: “The Password.” On Monday. the club announced it would call up a top prospect acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. with the player expected to be Jhostynxon Garcia.
Garcia, 23, is expected to join Pittsburgh for Tuesday’s contest against the St.. Louis Cardinals.. The move follows the Pirates calling up Konnor Griffin earlier this campaign, continuing a season of opportunities for high-end prospects.. The timing matters for Pittsburgh. too. as the club recently placed Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day IL with a quad strain.
The outfield picture in Pittsburgh is still not fully settled. but the IL placement gives Garcia a clear path to make his first career start with his new team in right field.. What’s more. the Pirates’ call-up carries added intrigue because Garcia is associated with the “The Password” nickname as he heads to the majors.
Garcia’s major-league experience to date is brief.. He made his MLB debut in 2025 with the Red Sox, playing five games as a September call-up.. Before that. his development in the minor leagues was where his numbers stood out: across 1. 442 career minor-league at-bats. he hit .260 with a .347 OBP. collecting 375 hits. 61 home runs. 222 RBIs. and 42 stolen bases.
Pittsburgh didn’t acquire Garcia alone. The Pirates received Garcia and right-handed pitcher Jesus Travieso in the trade with Boston. In return, Pittsburgh sent Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego, and catcher Adonys Guzman to the Red Sox.
The sequencing is tight for Pittsburgh: after already promoting Konnor Griffin earlier in the season. the club moved again on Monday. adding the Red Sox trade acquisition Garcia.. With O’Hearn sidelined on the 10-day IL by a quad strain. that decision creates the clearest opening yet for Garcia to step in immediately—potentially even for his first career start in right field.
With Tuesday’s matchup against the St.. Louis Cardinals now on the doorstep. Garcia’s long minor-league build has the chance to convert into a first full look in the majors for the Pirates.. And for a prospect entering Pittsburgh’s big-league spotlight under the “The Password” moniker. the debut can’t come quickly enough.
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