Rangers and Another World Series Hero Agree To A Three-Year Contract
ARLINGTON: A two-year contract has been agreed upon by the Rangers and star outfielder Adolis García, a source informed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The contract is awaiting a physical examination, which the club has not verified.
Source: García’s contract guarantees him $14 million. Through a number of escalators, such as MVP finishes, plate appearances, and choices to the All-MLB Team, the agreement could reach $20.25 million.
García will not be eligible for arbitration until 2026, the year he ends his club ownership, notwithstanding the agreement between the two parties, which called for an arbitration hearing on Thursday. Since they defeated Lee Stevens in an arbitration hearing in 2000, the Rangers have yet to proceed with one.
The 30-year-old slugger just had the best season of his career, setting career highs in barrel rate (16.1%), OPS (.836), and home runs (39). In the postseason, he then improved. During the American League Championship Series, he hit home runs in four straight games and went on to win ALCS MVP for his incredible effort.
García’s season ended prematurely in Game 4 of the World Series due to a strained oblique, but his clutch performances were crucial to the Rangers winning their first world title.
In 2023, García won his first Gold Glove Award and was selected as an All-Star for the second time. With a slash line of.245/.328/.508, he achieved career highs in walks (65) and home runs (39).
Prior to the 2020 season, García was acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for financial considerations. In the three seasons since then, he has posted a slash line of.246/.305/.472. There are 50 thefts, 298 RBIs, and 97 dingers in that total.
Furthermore, García has improved yearly, especially in his control over the striking zone and pursuit rate.
García was among the worst 20% of Major Leaguers in both walk and strikeout rates during his first two seasons with the Rangers. His walk rate in 2023 was in the 74th percentile. In 2022, his chase rate was in the ninth percentile; but, by 2023, it had shot to the 41st percentile.
Over the years, García has improved his plate discipline and kept his power, which has made him a more complete player.
Above all, during his tenure with the team, García has been the foundation of a lineup that included AL MVP contenders Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. His spectacular defensive performances, along with his impressive bat flips and strides out of the batter’s box, have elevated him from a late blossoming trade chip to a beloved member of the fan base in general.
At Rangers Fan Fest, García declared, “I feel good, still very happy and proud of what the team was able to accomplish.” “I am excited to assist my team in repeating it next year.”
