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Sitting for third time in four games Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Garcia will head to the bench for the third time in four games and could have to settle for more of a part-time role in the outfield while the Pirates continue to open up room in the lineup for Marcell Ozuna, who will draw a third straight start. With Ozuna occupying the designated-hitter spot, Oneil Cruz will cover center field and will be flanked by Bryan Reynolds and Esmerlyn Valdez in the corner spots.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to bench Tuesday Garcia is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Garcia started in left field in Monday's 2-1 win in the series opener, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis last week, Garcia is slashing .250/.286/.250 over six games and may have to settle for a part-time role until he raises his production and earns steadier playing time.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Sunday Garcia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Garcia will head to the bench for the series finale while the Pirates go with Oneil Cruz at designated hitter and with Bryan Reynolds, Jake Mangum and Esmerlyn Valdez as their starters in the outfield from left to right. Before being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 18, Garcia had missed time earlier this month due to a back issue, prompting manager Don Kelly to note that the Pirates don't want to overextend the young outfielder too much until the back injury is further in the rear-view mirror, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Garcia is off to a solid start since his promotion, going 5-for-16 with a walk while starting in four of the Pirates' six games.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays beat the Pirates 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

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MAY 23 • Associated Press

Not in Thursday's lineup Garcia is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in St. Louis.

Impact Garcia started the first two games for the Pirates upon his promotion, going 3-for-9 with a 0:3 BB:K, but he'll grab a seat in Thursday's series finale. Jake Mangum will handle right field for Pittsburgh.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

First career RBI Garcia went 2-for-5 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia has started both games since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, and he looks to have the inside track to a starting job in right field while Ryan O'Hearn (quadricep) is sidelined. Garcia recorded the first RBI of his career with a single in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game to give Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead. He has gone 3-for-9 with three strikeouts in his two starts this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Horwitz homers, Konnor Griffin has four hits to help Pirates blank Cardinals 7-0

Spencer Horwitz homered, Konnor Griffin had four singles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 to snap a four-game losing streak

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Pirates recall prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to boost ailing outfield

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Recalled, batting sixth Tuesday The Pirates recalled Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact The move was reported Monday and has now been made official. Garcia is starting in right field and batting sixth Tuesday in St. Louis in what will be his team debut. He was acquired from the Red Sox over the offseason in the Johan Oviedo trade and has slashed .205/.256/.356 with three home runs in 19 games this season with Indianapolis.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to big leagues The Pirates are slated to recall Garcia from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game in St. Louis, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Garcia has been scorching hot in May since returning from a back injury, slashing .368/.432/.895 with six home runs in 11 games between a rehab stint at Single-A Bradenton and then Indianapolis. With Ryan O'Hean (quad) slated to miss several weeks of action, Garcia should see regular playing time in the Pirates' outfield.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13 • RUMBUNTER.COM

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MAY 13 • MLB.COM

Back healthy Garcia (back) completed his rehab assignment and has returned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia was dealing with lower-back tightness, which had landed him on the 7-day injured list April 17. The Pirates' prospect will look to improve upon the struggles he was going through before the injury stint.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Embarking on rehab assignment Garcia (back) will begin his rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Friday, Jason reports.

Impact Garcia landed on Triple-A Indianapolis' 7-day injured list April 17 due to lower-back tightness, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to embark on a rehab assignment. He has struggled in Triple-A this season, slashing .158/.186/.175 with three RBI and 17 strikeouts across 59 plate appearances.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Indianapolis placed Garcia on its 7-day injured list Friday due to lower-back tightness, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After failing to win a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster coming out of spring training, Garcia slashed just .158/.186/.175 with a 28.8 percent strikeout rate over 59 plate appearances for Indianapolis before being shut down with the back issue. He lacks a clear timeline to return to action for the Triple-A club, but his injury isn't believed to be overly significant.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Starting season in Triple-A The Pirates optioned Garcia to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Garcia put together a strong spring training, appearing in 17 Grapefruit League games and posting a .405/.463/.595 slash line with three steals, two home runs and five RBI in 41 plate appearances. Although he won't be part of the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Garcia should have the opportunity to play in the majors this season, especially when Pittsburgh requires more depth in the outfield.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Having strong spring Garcia has gone 14-for-28 with two home runs, five RBI, nine runs scored and three stolen bases in 12 Grapefruit League games.

Impact Garcia is battling for a bench spot in the Pittsburgh outfield this spring and has made his case in multiple ways. Per Jason Mackey of MLB.com, Garcia has worked with Marcell Ozuna on his swing decisions, and particularly delaying the timing of his swing. Garcia has also impressed manager Don Kelly with his work in the outfield, an important factor because Ryan O'Hearn -- a subpar defender -- is expected to be the Pirates' primary right fielder. Even if Garcia starts the new campaign with Triple-A Indianapolis, he should play a role in Pittsburgh at some point this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 14 • SI.COM

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MARCH 11 • SI.COM

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MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Impressing with glove Garcia has impressed manager Don Kelly during fielding drills early in spring training, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Garcia has been a fairly well-regarded prospect due to his strong potential to hit for power, and he has displayed that ability during live batting practice early on in his tenure with Pittsburgh. However, with a retooled lineup, the Pirates' defensive outlook in the outfield has become a concern, so Garcia's abilities with the glove could be the key factor in his ability to earn playing time this season. He is competing for a roster spot this spring, with Jake Mangum being one of his primary competitors.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Newly Acquired Outfielder Dishes On Fit With Pirates One of the Pirates' top offseason acquisitions, outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, sounds happy to be with his new team.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

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FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM

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Blue Jays beat the Pirates 6-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Spencer Horwitz homers, Konnor Griffin has four hits to help Pirates blank Cardinals 7-0

Pirates recall prospect Jhostynxon Garcia to boost ailing outfield

Jason Benetti steps into the spotlight as NBC's lead voice for 'Sunday Night Baseball'