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Texas Rangers Weigh Trades for Key Players Ahead of Deadline

11/19/2025

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The Texas Rangers are considering trades of catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Adolis Garcia ahead of the November 21 non-tender deadline.
Both players were key contributors to the 2023 World Series win, but their performances have declined recently.
Jonah Heim has a batting line of .217/.269/.334 and a projected 2026 salary of $6 million.
Adolis Garcia has a batting line of .225/.278/.397 and a projected 2026 salary of $12.1 million, which may deter interest.
The Rangers aim to manage payroll effectively while maximizing value from these underperforming assets as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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The Texas Rangers are considering trades of catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Adolis Garcia ahead of the November 21 non-tender deadline.
Both players were key contributors to the 2023 World Series win, but their performances have declined recently.
Jonah Heim has a batting line of .217/.269/.334 and a projected 2026 salary of $6 million.
Adolis Garcia has a batting line of .225/.278/.397 and a projected 2026 salary of $12.1 million, which may deter interest.
The Rangers aim to manage payroll effectively while maximizing value from these underperforming assets as they prepare for the upcoming season.