Griffin Jax struck out three of the four batters he faced Sunday against the Pirates.
Jhostynxon Garcia
CF - PIT
Height: 6-0
Weight: 163 lbs
Age: 23
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Griffin Jax struck out three of the four batters he faced Sunday against the Pirates.Jax did give up a single to Jhostynxon Garcia along the way. Still, that's an excellent spring debut for someone who should be the leading candidate for saves in Tampa Bay. He's one of our favorite RP picks this year.
Source: NBC Sports
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
Esmerlyn Valdez went 2-for-2 with a grand slam and a walk as a Pirates split-squad edged the Phillies 4-3 on Sunday.Valdez's slam off Jack Dallas was a 361-foot, opposite-field liner that left his bat at 106.7 mph. An intriguing outfield prospect, Valdez was added to the Pirates' 40-man roster in November after hitting .286/.376/.520 between High-A and Double-A last year. He'll likely return to Double-A to open this year, and his chances of getting a look in the second half could hinge on the performance of Jhostynxon Garcia, a rather similar prospect who is clearly ahead of him on the depth chart at this point.
Source: NBC Sports
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026