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Pirates Call Up Top Outfield Prospect Jhostynxon García for Cardinals Series

The call-up targets a jolt to a lineup thinned by Ryan O’Hearn’s injury.

Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jhostynxon Garcia (34) celebrates after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • García is set to join the major-league roster for the St. Louis series on Tuesday, with Nick Yorke optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot.
  • The move follows O’Hearn’s trip to the injured list and a scoring slide, with designated hitter Marcell Ozuna struggling to start the season.
  • At 23, García ranks No. 4 in the Pirates’ system per MLB Pipeline and offers a right-handed bat for an order heavy on left-handed hitters.
  • After a slow start and a brief back issue, he erupted at Triple-A with a 5-for-5, three-homer game and has produced a .324/.365/.632 line since early April in a small sample.
  • He arrived from Boston in the Johan Oviedo trade, logged a brief MLB stint in 2025, and stays rookie-eligible with team control through 2032, a setup that could influence views of that deal.