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The Rangers did not offer contracts to Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim after both stars struggled at the plate over the past two seasons.
That move makes Adolis García, Jonah Heim, Josh Sborz and Jacob Webb all free agents, meaning they’re now free to sign with any team.
The Texas Rangrs made an important contract decision with outfielder Adolis Garcia. What is the financial impact?
The Texas Rangers cut ties with 2023 postseason savior Adolis García, though a deal could still be possible at a different price.
The Texas Rangers' brain trust made some necessary, but painful roster moves for the fanbase ahead of Friday's deadline for contracts to be tendered to players under club control but not offered a deal yet.
Defensively, he was still a monster, with +16 defensive runs saved in right field and a positive Statcast fielding grade, among the best at the position. That, plus his postseason track record — a 1.108 OPS, eight homers and 22 RBIs in the 2023 playoffs en route to ALCS MVP — makes him a very specific type of buy-low candidate.
In a recent Opening Day starting rotation prediction designed by Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report, the Rangers could have a new face on their roster — 31-year-old pitcher Zach Eflin, who just wrapped up his 2025 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles. This past year, he recorded a 5.93 ERA across 71.1 innings pitched with 50 strikeouts.
Despite trade rumors circulating, the Texas Rangers have confirmed they have no plans to move 2023 World Series MVP Corey Seager.