Pirates Recall Jhostynxon Garcia to Face Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, inserting the highly-regarded prospect into their lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 23-year-old started in right field and batted sixth in his debut with the club.

Garcia was acquired from the Boston Red Sox last December in a five-player trade that sent pitcher Johan Oviedo to Boston. He is ranked as the Pirates' No. 4 overall prospect by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. His promotion was prompted by an injury to outfielder Ryan O'Hearn, who is expected to miss approximately four weeks with a right quad strain.

The young outfielder made his major league debut with Boston last season, appearing in five games. He said through an interpreter that his approach is to maintain the same work habits he has developed. Garcia has been performing well since returning from a rehab assignment for lower back tightness, hitting .375 with four RBIs in five games at Indianapolis, including a three-home run game on May 12.

To clear a roster spot for Garcia, the Pirates optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke to Triple-A following Sunday's game. Garcia's call-up comes as the...