Rangers Nontender García, Heim, Sborz and Webb

The Texas Rangers nontendered contracts to outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim, and pitchers Josh Sborz and Jacob Webb on Friday, making the four players free agents ahead of the MLB deadline for arbitration-eligible players. The moves signal a shift for the franchise as it seeks to rebuild following two seasons without a playoff appearance since its 2023 World Series victory.

García, a 32-year-old Cuban native who spent his entire seven-year major league career with Texas, emerged as a postseason hero during the Rangers' championship run. He earned American League Championship Series MVP honors by hitting five home runs against the Houston Astros, including two in Game 7, and finished the playoffs with a record 22 RBIs and eight homers overall. In the regular season that year, García posted a .245 batting average with 39 home runs, securing his second All-Star selection, a Gold Glove award in right field, and votes for league MVP. His contributions helped Texas capture its first title in franchise history.

However, García's production has declined sharply since then. He batted .224 with 25 home runs in 2024 and .227 with 19 homers in 2025, lines that included high...