García put together stellar numbers while with Rangers, but wasn't able to hit above .700 OPS in last two seasons. He hit 19 homers last season for Rangers. Now, he goes in search of a new home.
The end has come for El Bombi in Arlington.
Adolis García was not offered a new contract by the Texas Rangers on Friday, making him available on the free agent market right now.
The Rangers apparently didn't have a space available for a two-time American League All-Star, the 2023 American League Championship Series MVP and, of course, a vital part of the Rangers' march to winning the World Series in 2023.
Besides García, right-handed pitchers Josh Sborz and Jacob Webb, along with catcher Jonah Heim, were not tendered contracts and are also free agents. Additionally, outfielder Sam Haggerty was offered a one-year contract and avoided arbitration.
Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young offered his thoughts on the Friday moves involving these players. Young, García, and Heim all had parts to play in the magical World Series season.
"I'd like to express the club's sincere appreciation for the efforts of each of the four players included in today's announcement," Young said in a statement, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. "Regardless of what happens moving forward, Adolis, Jonah, and Josh will always be remembered for their contributions to the first World Series title in franchise history.
"Those memories will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Rangers fans," Young said. "We are grateful for their time in Texas and the mark they have left on this franchise."
Now, the Rangers move forward. New manager Skip Schumaker has a little more insight into who he will have available when he starts making out roster cards.
The Rangers really want to get back into the postseason picture.
García did his best to provide the Rangers with a power bat in the lineup. Last season, he hit 19 home runs for Texas.
Yet it should be noted that after the 2023 championship season, García didn't hit above a .700 OPS in the following two seasons.
Texas has a nucleus of young players at its beck and call. García is 32 years old and still has some pop in his bat.
Could another American League team come calling? If so, look for it to be outside of the American League West Division. He's not that good in the outfield on a steady basis. Yet a National League team might see something in his play and power that looks alluring.
García's name will be forever remembered by fans who enter the turnstiles at Globe Life Field. His uniform number might or might not be retired at some point. He helped the Rangers reach the highest point for an MLB team and that's something the fans will never forget.
El Bombi is gone from Arlington, but the memories remain.