The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal on Thursday.
Pitcher Tyler Samaniego, catcher Adonys Guzman and Oviedo are headed to Boston in exchange for Garcia and pitcher Jesus Travieso. The deal helps add depth to the Red Sox's pitching staff while helping the Pirates add a new, fresh bat to the lineup.
Who is Jhostynxon Garcia?
Garcia is the Red Sox's third-best prospect and No. 85 overall, according to MLB . The 22-year-old outfielder was called up to the majors in Augus t by Boston and appeared in five games. Garcia will have a chance to start on Opening Day for Pittsburgh.
He's known as "The Password" because of the spelling of his first name, which is pronounced JOES-tin-son.

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