"Heim was a four-win player and an All-Star in 2023 but since then has slashed just .217/.269/.334 (71 wRC+) in 255 games with sharply declining defensive metrics behind the plate. Garcia has fallen from similar heights, as he garnered MVP votes and won a Gold Glove in 2023 but has hit just .225/.278/.397 (89 wRC+) in 289 games the past two seasons."
"With that being said, the Rangers are facing payroll constraints this winter that will make it difficult for them to roll the dice on either player. That makes the decision to shop them on the trade market an easy one, as they can look to potentially recoup some value for one or both players before they're forced to either pay the pair hefty arbitration salaries or non-tender them, cutting them from the organization for no return whatsoever."
The Rangers are shopping catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Adolis Garcia ahead of the non-tender deadline on November 21. Both players were integral to the 2023 World Series team but have struggled since, with Heim slashing .217/.269/.334 (71 wRC+) in 255 games and Garcia .225/.278/.397 (89 wRC+) in 289 games over the past two seasons. Heim's defensive metrics have declined and Garcia has lost much of his 2023 form. Payroll constraints make retaining both through arbitration unlikely, so Texas prefers trading them to recoup value rather than non-tendering them for no return. Heim projects to earn about $6 million in 2026, increasing his trade appeal.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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