The Texas Rangers parted ways with 2023 World Series hero Adolis Garcia and catcher Jonah Heim on Friday to kickstart a revamping of the franchise.

The Rangers non-tendered both players before Friday’s deadline as part of the plan to reduce payroll. The players immediately became free agents.

Garcia and Heim were both All-Stars in 2023 when the Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games in the World Series. Garcia was MVP of the American League Championship Series and famously belted a 11th-inning walk-off homer to win Game 1 of the World Series.

Right-handers Josh Sborz and Jacob Webb were also non-tendered and became free agents. Sborz also was a member of the 2023 squad.

“Regardless of what happens moving forward, Adolis, Jonah, and Josh will always be remembered for th

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