Insider Names Rangers’ $9.25M Slugger as Top Trade Contender

The Texas Rangers were optimistic about making it to the playoffs and contending for another World Series title following their absence from the postseason the previous year, just after they won the championship.

Nevertheless, as the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicks off, the Rangers have a record of 17-8 and find themselves in fourth place within the AL West division. This beginning has proven disappointing for the team. Now MLB insider Kerry Miller from Bleacher Report has identified Adolis Garcia as a possible trading option. If Texas doesn't improve their situation.

During the 2023 postseason, particularly against Houston on his way to becoming the ALCS MVP, García’s performance stood out as legendary. However, might the Rangers contemplate trading him for a more reliable option at closer and perhaps a starting pitcher superior to Patrick Corbin?... Last season with the Rangers, García performed just slightly above replacement level, and so far this year, he has not shown significant improvement. While his four home runs and four stolen bases initially seem impressive, his .644 OPS raises concerns that may lead them to seek alternatives.

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Garcíais in the concluding year of his two-year, $14 million contract And he has one more year under contract before becoming a free agent in 2027. Despite his crucial role as a power hitter in helping the Rangers win the World Series, Texas has alternative players who can take his place and might attempt to trade him for some value.

Miller thinks a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers would be logical, and they might exchange García for a pitcher, an area where the Rangers have a requirement.

"As annoying as it may be to MLB fans outside of Los Angeles, the perfect trade partner here is probably the Dodgers. Michael Conforto has been a huge disappointment in left field, and the Dodgers have a half-dozen pitchers with more career saves than any arm currently in Texas," Miller wrote.

García is hitting .217 with 4 home runs and 17 RBIs to begin the season . The slugging outfielder hit a career-high 39 home runs in 2023 when Texas won the World Series.

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