Part 9/12:
The Red Sox Perspective and Broader Team Context
From the Boston perspective, this is a strategic move: Garcia is a high-upside outfielder with a lot of variance but clear power and positional versatility. Boston has a crowded outfield with depth, making Garcia expendable. For the Pirates, acquiring such a prospect with an adjustable role adds offensive potential that the team has lacked, especially in right-handed power.
Red Sox’s Intent:
The Red Sox get a controllable, young pitcher with upside, and potentially fill a need with Garcia, who can help them now or be developed further.