Adolis García non-tendered by Rangers
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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.
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 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.
The Texas Rangers are aiming to get younger and less expensive next season. Their non-tender moves on Friday reflected that desire.
Fans started talking after a post on X reported the Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to trade for Adolis Garcia.
Friday’s deadline is for setting the roster ahead of the winter meetings and the Rule 5 draft. The Rangers also added three players to the 40-man roster: Right-handers David Davalillo and Leandro Lopez and first baseman/outfielder Abimelec Ortiz.