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Pederson, Higashioka and Junis Decline Rangers Options to Enter Free Agency
Joc Pederson declined his $18.5 million mutual option and will enter free agency after rebounding with 26 home runs and a .816 OPS in 2026. The Rangers could consider bringing him back at a different price, but his age, limited defensive role and the team’s stated goal of becoming younger and more versatile complicate a reunion.
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About Kyle Higashioka
Kyle Harris "Higgy" Higashioka is an American professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. He also played for the United States national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Everything about Kyle Higashioka →- Occupation
- baseball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 20, 1990