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Red Sox prospect from Rafael Devers trade reaches base 3 times; Blaze Jordan stays hot
James Tibbs III, the top prospect who the Red Sox acquired in the Rafael Devers trade, went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk and one strikeout in Double-A Portland's 7-6 loss to Akron on Thursday. The double was a ball that should have been caught but the Akron fielders appeared to lose sight of it. Advertisement The 22-year-old outfielder is 3-for-11 (.273) with two walks and six strikeouts in three games for Portland. Portland fell behind 6-0 after four innings. Tibbs was part of the late comeback attempt. His two-run double made it 7-5 in the ninth inning. The 6-foot, 201-pound left-handed hitter was the 13th overall pick in the 2024 Draft out of Florida State. He was batting .246 with a .379 on-base percentage, .478 slugging percentage, .857 OPS, 12 homers, 10 doubles, one triple, 32 RBIs, 41 runs, 42 walks and 45 strikeouts in 57 games (256 plate appearances) for High-A Eugene before the trade. Other Red Sox minor league notes from Thursday: ~ First base/third base prospect Blaze Jordan went 3-for-4 with an RBI, walk and two runs in Triple-A Worcester's 9-4 win over Buffalo. The 22-year-old is 21-for-62 (.339) with a .369 on-base percentage, .565 slugging percentage, .934 OPS, two homers, eight doubles, nine RBIs, 13 runs, three walks and eight strikeouts in 15 games since his promotion to Worcester. Advertisement ~ Jhostynxon Garcia (also known by his nickname, The Password) was 1-for-4 with a walk, two runs and one strikeout in Worcester's win. Garcia is batting 29-for-96 (.302) with a .364 on-base percentage, .552 slugging percentage, .916 OPS, six homers, four doubles, one triple, 14 RBIs, 18 runs, 10 walks and 26 strikeouts in 24 games since his promotion to Worcester. The Athletic's Keith Law recently ranked him the minor's No. 46 prospect on his Top 50. ~ Chris Murphy threw a perfect inning with two strikeouts, both swinging on curveballs, in a rehab game with Worcester. His two fastballs were both 94.2 mph. He also threw five sliders and four curveballs. He's returning from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April 2024. ~ Blake Aita, a 22-year-old righty who the Red Sox drafted in the sixth round in 2024 out of Kennesaw State, went 7 innings vs. Greensboro in his second start for High-A Greenville since his promotion from Low-A Salem. He allowed two runs, eight hits and one walk while striking out three. He has given up just three runs in 13 innings (2.08) in his two starts for Greenville. More On Red Sox Prospects Read the original article on MassLive.
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14-06-2025
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The next star prospect Red Sox must call up in 2025 MLB season
The post The next star prospect Red Sox must call up in 2025 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox are struggling with consistency, as they are 34-36 as June continues. With their roller-coaster season, the Sox could certainly see some changes as the season progresses, especially from the Red Sox farm system. Jhostynxon Garcia is the next star prospect the Red Sox must call up as they make a push toward the MLB playoffs. Advertisement Garcia is in Triple-A after the Red Sox promoted him from Double-A in May. Since the Sox have already called up Roman Anthony, Garcia is currently another candidate who can make his MLB debut this season. While he started his baseball career slowly, he has blown up and suddenly looks like he can hit anything. The Red Sox have already won with young players, and they appear to be poised to continue riding them. Now, Boston hopes to find another needle in the haystack. Garcia appears to be the next impact player, and he has certainly made a case since his pro debut. The Jhostynxon Garcia journey through the Red Sox farm system After being signed as an international free agent in 2019 for $350,000, Garcia debuted in 2021 in the Dominican Summer League. There, he hit .282 with four home runs and 27 RBIs over 45 games. Garcia received a promotion to the Florida Complex League. Unfortunately, he struggled, batting just .188 with three home runs and 17 RBIs. Advertisement Garcia finally started to show improvement in Single-A Salem in 2023, batting .230 while showcasing raw tools. Then he advanced through high Single-A Greenville and Double-A Portland in 2024, where he earned MiLB team prospect honors. Garcia was also a high Class-A All-Star. Then the Red Sox added him to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule-5 Draft. Garcia was batting .256 in Double-A this season before advancing to Triple-A Worcester. Now, he has a chance to continue to speed up through the Red Sox farm system and make his MLB debut this season. How Jhostynxon Garcia profiles as a star prospect and hitter Garcia has plus bat speed. However, he still needs consistency. The profile on Garcia is that he has raw, 20-home-run potential and could be a good bat in the lineup. Also, he has average speed, but he will make a solid center fielder. His fielding is above average. Advertisement There have been comparisons to several current MLB players. So far, the best comparisons are to Teoscar Hernandez, both of whom play in the outfield and have raw power. Hernandez had inconsistency issues early in his career, and Garcia may endure the same early-career struggles. Garcia has the potential to evolve into the next Red Sox prospect in the outfield. Currently, they are dealing with some injuries, and there may be an opening for Garcia. Jhostynxon Garcia's future with the Red Sox is as the next star prospect Anthony is currently patrolling center field after getting the call-up by the Red Sox. However, his MLB career is off to a slow start. But because he is the top prospect in the Red Sox organization, he will get all the chances to earn his time. So where does that leave Garcia? Advertisement Garcia will certainly have a role ready for him once he gets the call-up to the majors. Since Jarren Duran occupies left field and Anthony is in center, right field might be the best option for Garcia. There is a possibility that he might start his major-league career as a platoon hitter, alternating spots with current right fielder Wilyer Abreu. If Garcia can continue his rapid ascent, then he might get the call-up sooner rather than later. Likewise, he might be more valuable if he can play multiple spots in the outfield. The case for a call-up for Jhostynxon Garcia Garcia is not completely polished yet. Regardless, a lot can change between now and September. As it stands, the Sox are not currently in a playoff spot but only trail by three games in the Wild Card race. Advertisement The best-case scenario for the Red Sox would be to go on a major winning streak to snag that final Wild Card spot. Then they can call up Garcia for some extra insurance in September and get him some valuable playoff experience. This would be beneficial in so many ways. Conversely, the worst-case scenario would be for the Sox to flop and miss the playoffs entirely. In that case, they can still call up Garcia to give him some valuable experience in September when it's already over and there is less pressure to perform. Regardless of where the Red Sox are in the race, Garcia has the potential to become one of the better prospects in the system. If he can continue his rapid rise, then he will surely earn a call to the big leagues. Related: Red Sox rookie responds to New York Post calling BS on Yankees claims Related: Beantown Rundown: 3 moves Red Sox must make amid mediocre 2025 season
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21-05-2025
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'The Password': Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia dazzles in Triple-A Worcester debut
WORCESTER — His first name is hard to spell. But his nickname is easy to remember. Jhostynxon Garcia — aka 'The Password' — was promoted from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. And Garcia didn't disappoint in his Triple-A debut. Advertisement The 22-year-old outfielder, who is the fifth-ranked prospect in the Red Sox farm system according to smashed a 396-foot home run (with a 106.3 exit velocity) in the WooSox' 8-2 win over the Durham Bulls at Polar Park. 'We're happy to have him,' WooSox manager Chad Tracy said. 'I'm happy to be on a team with this much talent,' said Garcia through translator Iggy Suarez, who is also the WooSox' third base coach. 'I'm in a situation where I can learn a lot from them and just learn from each other.' Just three days prior, Portland Sea Dogs hitting coach Chris Hess and defensive coach Kyle Sasala took Garcia aside for a personal conversation. What originally started as a slightly somber talk turned into a happy moment for the Venezuelan-born Garcia. Advertisement You're going to Worcester, kid. 'I kind of had an idea,' Garcia said. 'I kind of knew what was going on.' Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia watches his first Triple-A home run during the Worcester Red Sox game on May 20, 2025 at Polar Park. As Garcia called his parents in Venezuela shortly after to share the news, his father picked up the phone. His mom was actually asleep. Garcia told his dad to wake her up for the announcement. 'She started crying,' Garcia said. 'Happy for me. So, it was a good (moment).' Roughly 1,500 miles from Garcia making his Triple-A debut at Polar Park, his younger brother, Johanfran Garcia, played in a game for the Florida Complex League (FCL) Red Sox at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota, Florida. Jhostynxon Garcia catches a ball during his first Triple-A game with the Worcester Red Sox on May 20, 2025 at Polar Park. Last year, Johanfran, 20, batted .385/.467/.596 with two home runs and a 1.063 OPS in 14 games (60 plate appearances) for the Salem Red Sox before suffering torn ligaments in his knee during a game May 1. Advertisement Johanfran, a catcher who signed with the Red Sox as an international free agent in 2022, returned to action for the first time since the injury on Tuesday and went 1 for 3 with two RBI. Meanwhile in Worcester, Jhostynxon went 1 for 4 with three RBI and two runs. '(We've been) waiting for that moment for a long time,' Garica said. 'It's been over a year. Our family, in this moment right now, we're very happy.' Before his promotion to Triple-A Worcester, Jhostynxon Garcia was hitting .263 with 3 HR and 17 RBI for Portland. Working on his swing decisions and plate discipline this year, Garcia garnered game-winning hits in back-to-back walk-off wins for the Sea Dogs on May 10 and 11. Portland Sea Dogs slugger Jhostynxon Garcia (second from right) celebrates a walk-off hit with teammates following a Double-A game at Hadlock Field on May 10, 2025. A week later, he received the call up to Worcester. Advertisement 'He's developed a lot the past year plus,' Red Sox senior director of player development Brian Abraham said. 'He's really just become a complete player. He's a good example to show what hard work and dedication and trust in the program does for you. ... 'All of the sudden you're looking at a five-tool player who can eventually make an impact in Boston in a few years for a long time.' WooSox player Jhostynxon Garcia celebrates his first Triple-A home run during a game on May 20, 2025 at Polar Park. And if Garcia continues to hit homers like he did on Tuesday at Polar Park, the Red Sox prospect — with a first name that is hard to spell — will make it easy for fans to root for him. Introducing: The Password. 'It's a cool nickname,' Tracy said. ' It's a funny nickname because when I first saw it or heard it, I was like, 'The Password? Like, what?' And then it hit me, like, oh, he's got 19 different letters in his first name. So, it's cool. I think he's embraced it, and most of the guys in our organization, they've embraced it, and it makes a lot of sense. Advertisement 'So happy to have him.' —Contact Tommy Cassell at tcassell@ Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @tommycassell44. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia hits homer in WooSox debut
