The Boston Red Sox are making a big roster move as they fight for a 2025 playoff spot. With outfielder Wilyer Abreu going on the injured list for a calf strain, the team is summoning their No. 3 organizational prospect and No. 77 overall MLB prospect, Jhostynxon Garcia, from Triple-A Worcester. Named "The Password" for his unique given name (said Yos-TIN-son), Garcia will make his Red Sox debut in the blockbuster series at the Bronx home of the New York Yankees. The Red Sox are calling him up at a handy juncture since they must add outfield depth with a strong hitter who has good plate vision from the minors.

Garcia, the 22-year-old Venezuelan outfielder who was signed in 2021, has torn up Triple-A this year, showing the ability that has seen him rise prospect rankings. For fantasy baseball managers, this promotion is an interesting waiver wire pickup, especially in deeper leagues or keeper systems where his long-term upside truly takes center stage.

 

 


 

Jhostynxon Garcia Prospect Status

Jhostynxon Garcia is the No. 3 Red Sox prospect in MLB Pipeline's ranks and No. 77 in baseball. Other rankings are slightly different, with ESPN at No. 3 in the organization and SoxProspects.com at No. 5. Boston signed the brother duo internationally in 2021. Garcia has consistently risen through the minor league ranks with his raw power and athleticism.

Scouting reports highlight his plus arm (60 on 20-80 scale) and solid defense in the outfield, which projects him as a possible everyday center or right fielder. His unimpressive hit tool (45), though, is balanced by his power potential (55), with scouts commenting that he has a knack for driving the ball to all areas of the playing field. Garcia's speed (50) has decreased a bit since he added muscle, but he did exhibit base-stealing acumen early in his career. Overall, he's rated as a 55-future value player, and is forecast as a better-than-average regular with 20+ home run potential.

This is a timely call-up, with Garcia smoking at Triple-A Worcester, accruing a .931 OPS with 17 homers in 66 games. In Abreu's absence, Garcia could pick up right away playing time in right field, particularly against left-handed starters, where his splits have been positive.

 

 

 

Jhostynxon Garcia Stats

Garcia's minor league statistics reflect steady improvement, especially in power generation. Here is a chart of his best marks from 2021-2025 through his progression across levels.

SeasonLevel

Age

G

PA

HR

R

RBI

SB

BB%

K%

ISO

AVG

2021DSL

18

45

172

4

36

27

5

19.20%

18.60%

0.200

0.281

2022CPX

19

31

125

3

18

17

4

14.40%

30.40%

0.178

0.188

2023A

20

73

310

4

46

24

9

11.90%

25.50%

0.143

0.23

2024A

21

24

104

5

20

19

14

14.40%

24.00%

0.258

0.258

2024A+

21

53

229

16

44

37

1

5.20%

21.80%

0.316

0.311

2024AA

21

30

126

2

14

10

2

4.80%

19.00%

0.123

0.263

2024MiLB

21

107

459

23

78

66

17

7.20%

21.60%

0.250

0.286

2025AA

22

33

138

3

19

17

4

13.00%

21.00%

0.137

0.256

2025AAA

22

66

295

17

52

56

2

8.50%

27.50%

0.261

0.303

2025MiLB

22

99

433

20

71

73

6

9.90%

25.40%

0.223

0.289



 

Garcia has totaled 20 home runs and a .875 OPS at Double-A and Triple-A up to 2025, with a significant power spike at the upper level. His strikeout rate has increased to 25.4%, but he's continued to have a decent walk rate and high BABIP (.353), with potential for batting average backing.

 

 


 

Jhostynxon Garcia Fantasy Baseball Outlook

For fantasy leaguers, Garcia's promotion is a high-ceiling stockpile, especially in redraft leagues where he can contribute right away in the power categories. His 20 home runs in 99 games played this year in the minors are a reflection of legitimate 20-25 HR potential over a full season, supported by his scouting report mentioning raw power. Speed has been a little spotty—17 thefts in 2024 but just 6 in 2025—so don't count on double-digit SBs immediately, though his physical skills potentially could translate to 10-15 eventually.

Short-term, with Abreu on the IL, Garcia will receive consistent at-bats in a lefty-preferred Fenway Park environment, which favors left-handers but also helps right-handers like him. There will be some adjustment period with his 25%+ K-rate, maybe translating into a .240-.260 AVG in the short term, but his OBP skillset (circa .360 in the minors) could drive him in points leagues.

Long term, in dynasty or keeper leagues, Garcia is a borderline top-100 fantasy outfielder for 25 HR, 80+ RBI/R, and minimal speed. He's worth an aggressive FAAB bid (20-30% in standard leagues) for his upside, particularly if the Red Sox' playoff push keeps him in the lineup. Closely watch playing time, with a possible return of Abreu potentially reducing opportunities, but his tools cry future starter.

 

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