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Rangers Deny Reported Trade of Adolis García to Mets
31 Jul
Summary
- Rangers have not traded Adolis García to Mets
- García is in second year of 2-year, $14M contract with Rangers
- Rangers expected to pursue bullpen help before trade deadline
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Texas Rangers have denied reports that they have traded outfielder Adolis García to the New York Mets. According to two people with direct knowledge of the team's plans, the Rangers have not made any such deal involving the 32-year-old García.
García, who is in the second year of a two-year, $14 million contract with the Rangers, has posted a .227/.273/.394 batting line with 15 home runs so far this season. The Rangers, who entered Thursday tied for second place in the American League West, are expected to focus their efforts on acquiring bullpen help before the 5 p.m. CT deadline.
The Mets, meanwhile, have been one of the most active teams at the trade deadline, having already acquired closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals, reliever Tyler Rogers from the San Francisco Giants, and outfielder Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles. However, they will not be adding García to their roster, as the Rangers have decided to hold onto the outfielder for the time being.
