It’s been two weeks since the Boston Red Sox traded former top prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a five-player deal. On Wednesday, Garcia bid the Red Sox farewell with an emotional Instagram post.
The slideshow post featured seven pictures, one for each of Garcia’s stops with Boston’s organization. The Venezuela native joined the franchise in 2019 at age 16 and worked his way up to the Major Leagues, making his MLB debut in 2025.
Garcia, 23, also included a lengthy caption in both English and Spanish, thanking the Red Sox and their fans for their support.
“Thank you to the Boston Red Sox organization and the fans for believing in me since I was a kid from Venezuela chasing a dream. Your support helped shape the player and the man I am today, and I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to wear that uniform,” Garcia wrote.
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“The Password” also expressed excitement for the next phase of his career with the Pirates, where he’ll look to establish himself as an everyday player after appearing in just five games for Boston last season.
“Now it’s time for the next chapter,” Garcia continued. “I’m excited to join the Pittsburgh Pirates and get to work. New city, new colors, new goals — and yes, a new password. I’m all in on helping bring a World Series back to Pittsburgh. Let’s get to work.”
While the Red Sox will miss Garcia, they are hoping Johan Oviedo and the two prospects they acquired in the deal can help them achieve their goals in 2026 and beyond.
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