Jhostynxon Garcia received a ticket to The Show on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly promoting Garcia ahead of their four-game series against the New York Yankees. They’re expected to place Wilyer Abreu on the injured list in a coinciding move, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo .
While the Red Sox have yet to formally announce the move, Garcia spoke to reporters at Polar Park before bidding farewell to Triple-A Worcester.
“I’m really excited and happy,” Garcia said through a translator, per MassLive’s Katie Morrison-O’Day. “Didn’t expect (a call-up) today, or anything for that matter, but I’m just happy.”
WooSox coach Iggy Saurez said Garcia had a calm response to the big news, but the 22-year-old said he felt “the urge to cry.” He had a tearful call with his parents after