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Rangers' Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka and Jakob Junis decline mutual options

Designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and right-hander Jakob Junis have declined their mutual options with the Texas Rangers

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Becomes free agent Higashioka's mutual option for 2027 wasn't exercised Friday, making him a free agent, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear which side opted to move on, though it's likely the Rangers who passed on paying Higashioka $7 million after he slashed .218/.306/.370 across 186 plate appearances in the majors this year. The 36-year-old backstop will instead receive a $1 million buyout and attempt to land a new deal in the open market, though he is likely to be limited to a bench role at this stage in his career.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers look to break 3-game skid, take on the Twins

The Texas Rangers look to stop their three-game skid with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Rangers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Mets

The Texas Rangers aim to end a three-game skid when they play the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Rangers to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Rangers take on the Blue Jays in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers open a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Rangers meet the Red Sox with 1-0 series lead

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Rangers begin 3-game series against the Red Sox

The Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Diamondbacks looking to stop road slide

The Texas Rangers will look to end their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Rangers to open 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2

The Texas Rangers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Rangers Notes: Kyle Higashioka Begins Hitting on Injury Rehab Assignment Injured Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka began his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Will be used as hitter only Higashioka (forearm) served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-5 for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Higashioka began a rehab assignment with the Express, and per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, the Rangers plan to have him hit only for the time being. When/if he returns to the team, Higashioka will serve as a bench bat.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to begin rehab assignment Higashioka (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Higashioka has been out since late July with a right flexor strain. He is not expected to be available to catch in the final weeks of the regular season, but Higashioka could be available as a bat against left-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers face the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Texas Rangers play the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Rangers begin 4-game series against the Rays

The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Garcia nearing return to Rangers after successful live BP ARLINGTON -- Left-hander Robert Garcia took another step toward his return to the Rangers on Wednesday. Garcia threw a live batting practice...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Rangers take on the Athletics after Nimmo's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Athletics after Brandon Nimmo had four hits against the Athletics on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Athletics enter matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Athletics head into the matchup with the Texas Rangers as losers of four in a row

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Brewers

The Texas Rangers head into the matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers as losers of three games in a row

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Brewers take on the Rangers after Chourio's 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Texas Rangers after Jackson Chourio's four-hit game on Thursday

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

In midst of throwing program The Rangers announced Wednesday that Higashioka (forearm) began throwing out to 60 feet, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact After being placed on the 10-day injured list July 21 due to a right flexor strain, Higashioka was shut down from throwing for nearly three weeks before being cleared to start ramping back up when Aug. 11 imaging on his forearm revealed improved healing. Assuming his initial throwing went well, Higashioka could start throwing to bases at some point this week. The veteran backstop will need to complete a rehab assignment prior to being activated and is likely at least a couple weeks away from rejoining the Rangers.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers and Angels play in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Duran leads Rangers against the Angels after 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Los Angeles Angels after Ezequiel Duran had four hits against the Angels on Friday

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Nationals head into matchup with the Rangers on losing streak

The Washington Nationals aim to end their four-game slide with a victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

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