Rangers non-tender playoff hero Adolis García
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If you don't want the Phillies to run things back in 2026, you better get comfortable with the idea that there aren't many perfect options to shake things up.
The Rangers did not offer contracts to Adolis Garcia and Jonah Heim after both stars struggled at the plate over the past two seasons.
The Texas Rangers are aiming to get younger and less expensive next season. Their non-tender moves on Friday reflected that desire.
The Rangers non-tendered the contracts of outfielder Adolis García and catcher Jonah Heim before Friday night’s roster deadline, a person with direct knowledge of the decisions confirmed to The Dallas Morning News, and ended their multi-year tenures with the team.
Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
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.