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JONAH HEIM #28 - CATCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
11 HR •
43 RBI •
.213 AVG
11 HR
43 RBI
.213 AVG
Brandon Nimmo thought he'd be a Met for life before trade to Rangers for Marcus Semien
The Mets have acquired Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers after 10-season New York outfielder Brandon Nimmo waived the no-trade provision in his contrac...NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Top 3 landing spots for former Rangers catcher Jonah Heim after surprising non-tender | Sporting News The Texas Rangers decided to non-tender Jonah Heim, making him a free agent. These are three potential landing spots for the catcher.
NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rangers dump World Series hero Adolis Garcia, leading MLB non-tenders Two years after they played big roles in a World Series title, the Texas Rangers have cut ties with outfielder Adolis García and catcher Jo...
NOVEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contractsNOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Rangers don't tender contract offers to 2023 World Series title contributors García, Heim and Sborz
Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz have all became free agentsNOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Let go by Rangers Heim was non-tendered by the Rangers on Friday.
Impact Heim's tenure with the Rangers has seemingly come to an end after spending the last five seasons with the organization. He spent most of the 2025 regular season as the starting catcher, though he did split time behind hope plate with Kyle Higashioka at times. Heim ended the season with a .213/.271/.332 slash line with three steals, 38 runs scored, 11 home runs and 43 RBI over 433 plate appearances. The 30-year-old pro will look to catch on with a team in need of depth at catcher by the start of spring training.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers make disappointing Jonah Heim contract non-tender decision | Sporting News This was a downfall for the catcher.
NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sitting down Saturday Heim isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Heim will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after collecting a base hit in each of his last two games. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate instead and bat fifth.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid
Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing st...SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Reemerging as top catcher option Heim will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game versus the Astros.
Impact Heim has now started eight of the last 11 contests (10 at catcher, one at designated hitter), including five of the last eight versus right-handers. The switch hitter is slashing .333/.455/.556 over his last eight games and looks to have inched past Kyle Higashioka on the catcher depth chart for the Rangers.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Astros hold off Rangers 6-5 to keep pace in AL West and improve wild-card position
Jeremy Peña went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Texas RangersSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez
Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger Yordan Alvarez in the lineup, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a pivotal...SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Resting up Wednesday Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Heim will rest after he had been included in the lineup in each of the last four games, making three starts at catcher and one as a designated hitter during that stretch. Though the Rangers will likely continue to make regular room for both Heim and Kyle Higashioka in the lineup when the team faces left-handed starters, Higashioka will likely rank as the preferred option behind the plate against right-handed pitching.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Resting up Wednesday Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Heim will rest after he had been included in the lineup in each of the last four games, making three starts at catcher and one as a designated hitter during that stretch. Though the Rangers will likely continue to make regular room for both Heim and Kyle Higashioka in the lineup when the team faces left-handed starters, Higashioka will likely rank as the preferred option behind the plate against right-handed pitching.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers' Hoskins reinstated after thumb injury, says he's ready to accept limited role
First baseman Rhys Hoskins was reinstated by the Milwaukee Brewers before Tuesday night’s game at Texas after missing 57 games with a sprained left thumbSEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Helman's grand slam and Latz's scoreless outing push playoff-chasing Rangers past Brewers
Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwau...SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press
Rangers power past Athletics with home runs from Heim and Helman Jonah Heim and rookie Michael Helman hit home runs to back a strong start by Jack Leiter, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-2. Leit...
AUGUST 31 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Deadspin | Jonah Heim, Michael Helman blast Rangers past A's Deadspin | Jonah Heim, Michael Helman blast Rangers past A's
AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM
Goes yard in win Heim went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a second RBI and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Heim opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the second inning and added his solo shot in the fifth to put the Rangers ahead for good. The homer was his first since July 25. Heim has been a little steadier at the plate lately, going 10-for-28 (.357) with five RBI over his last nine games. Kyle Higashioka has done enough to maintain the starting role behind the dish, and Heim's other path to playing time at designated hitter is only open as a short-side platoon spot, as Joc Pederson has also swung a hot bat lately. For the season, Heim is batting .222 with a .620 OPS, 10 homers, 40 RBI, 30 runs scored, 13 doubles and three stolen bases over 372 plate appearances.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers power past Athletics with home runs from Heim and Helman
Jonah Heim and rookie Michael Helman hit home runs to back a strong start by Jack Leiter, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-2AUGUST 30 • Associated Press
Corbin shines, Seager hits 20th homer as Rangers beat Angels 7-3
Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3AUGUST 27 • Associated Press
Set to lose work to Higashioka Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Heim had started six of the previous seven contests, but with Kyle Higashioka returning to the lineup Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury, the duo will move back into a timeshare. With a .788 OPS since the All-Star break, Higashioka has handily outproduced Heim, who has posted a .638 OPS over that same stretch.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Set to lose work to Higashioka Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Heim had started in six of the previous seven contests, but his playing time is likely to become more sporadic after Kyle Higashioka returned to the lineup Wednesday following a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury. With a .788 OPS since the All-Star break, Higashioka has handily outproduced Heim, who has posted a .638 OPS over that same stretch.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nabbing sixth straight start Heim will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Royals.
Impact Heim will be included in the lineup for a sixth straight game, but he's likely to see his playing time tail off after Kyle Higashioka returned to the starting nine behind the plate in Wednesday's 6-3 win. Before playing Wednesday, Higashioka had missed out on three consecutive starts due to a hamstring injury, and though he's out of the lineup Thursday, his absence appears to be mostly for maintenance purposes as the Rangers wrap up their series in Kansas City with a day game. Heim will head into the series finale with a four-game hitting streak, but Higashioka has been the far more productive hitter of the two catchers since the All-Star break, posting a .902 OPS to Heim's .654 mark over that same stretch.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
