Two offseasons of aggressive spending paid off as handsomely as possible for the Rangers, who captured the franchise’s first World Series championship. With a repeat now possible, will the ownership and the front office continue to break the bank? Guaranteed Contracts Corey Seager, SS: $252.5MM through 2031 Jacob deGrom, SP: $155MM through 2027 (club option for 2028 worth at … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers
Rangers Do Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Mitch Garver
Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver did not receive a qualifying offer, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (X link). He hits free agency without draft compensation attached as the clear #1 catching option in the class. Garver played his way to borderline QO candidacy with a huge second half. He finished the season with a .270/.370/.500 line with 19 home runs through 344 … [Read more...] about Rangers Do Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Mitch Garver
Offseason Chat Transcript: Texas Rangers
In conjunction with the Rangers edition of the Offseason Outlook series, we held a live chat to discuss all things Rangers. Click here to read the transcript of today’s chat. … [Read more...] about Offseason Chat Transcript: Texas Rangers
Andrew Heaney Exercises Player Option, Rangers Exercise Club Option On Jose Leclerc
When the Rangers attempt to repeat their 2023 World Series championship next season, they’ll have two more familiar names on the roster. The club announced today that left-handed veteran Andrew Heaney exercised his $13MM player option for the 2024 campaign, while the club picked up a $6.25MM team option on the services of righty reliever Jose Leclerc for next season. Heaney, … [Read more...] about Andrew Heaney Exercises Player Option, Rangers Exercise Club Option On Jose Leclerc
Report: MLB Grants Yariel Rodriguez Free Agency
Right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez has officially been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, reports Francys Romero (X link). He is now free to sign with an MLB team. Rodriguez became one of the more intriguing options on the pitching market when he was granted a release from his contract with NPB’s Chunichi Dragons a month ago. He has been conducting showcases for … [Read more...] about Report: MLB Grants Yariel Rodriguez Free Agency