Rangers' Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka and Jakob Junis decline mutual options
Pederson, Higashioka and Junis declined mutual options, and the Rangers said all three are now eligible for free agency.
- On Friday, the Texas Rangers declined mutual options for designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, and reliever Jakob Junis, sending all three to free agency.
- Contract terms reveal Pederson declined an $18 million option, Higashioka refused a $7 million option with a $1 million buyout, and Junis rejected a $5 million option, receiving a $1.25 million buyout.
- Injuries limited Higashioka to 56 games this year, while Pederson hit.218 with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 56 games. Junis finished 1-3 with a 3.64 ERA in 52 relief appearances.
- Within five days of the World Series conclusion, these roster decisions occurred, making all three players immediately eligible for free agency once the market opens.
- Seeking to bolster their catching depth, the Rangers may pursue designated hitter Logan O'Hoppe to address postseason contention needs. The team requires a healthy, full-time contributor moving forward.
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ARLINGTON, Texas, USA (AP) — The designated batter Joc Pederson, the receiver Kyle Higashioka and the right pitcher Jakob Junis rejected their mutual options with the Texas Rangers, the team reported on Saturday.
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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. All three became eligible for free agency. Pederson declined an $18 million option that did not include a buyout, part…
Pederson, Higashioka, Junis free agents after mutual options declined (sources)
ARLINGTON -- The MLB offseason is officially underway. According to sources, the mutual options for three Rangers -- designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and reliever Jakob Junis -- were not exercised on Friday. ESPN was first on the Pederson news, while the Dallas Morning News was first on
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