The Rangers have acquired outfielder Adolis García from the Cardinals, per an official team release. Texas will send cash considerations back the other way in the deal. Right-hander Jimmy Herget was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the Rangers’ 40-man roster.
The Cardinals designated García for assignment on Wednesday to make room for Kwang-Hyun Kim. His Cardinals stint ends after making just 17 plate appearance with the Major League club. The 26-year-old outfielder signed a free agent prior to 2017, having played professionally in Cuba and Japan since 2011.
García spent the entire 2019 season at Triple-A, posting a .253/.301/.517 batting line with 32 home runs. Skeptics would advise to take those numbers with a grain of salt, given the hitter-friendly environment in the Pacific Coast League (not to mention the “juiced” ball that was introduced to the Triple-A ranks in 2019). He’s been strikeout-prone throughout his professional career, but his impactful power, above-average speed and strong throwing arm mean that he could have a chance to get big-league playing time as a reserve outfielder. And with Delino Deshields Jr. out of the mix, García has a path to the Majors with Texas, though future additions may impede that path.
Herget, meanwhile, lasted just about three weeks on the Rangers’ 40-man, having been claimed on December 2 this winter. The 26-year-old righty made his Major League debut last year with the Reds after posting solid numbers in Triple-A, where he struck out 68 batters and posted a 2.91 ERA in 58 2/3 innings. The Rangers will have a week to make a decision on Herget, who can be traded, released, or outrighted to the minors.
Clearly the final piece we were missing to send in our package for Arenado. (jk)
Some think he’s tapped out, others think he has untapped potential. Will be interesting to see who is right.
Tapped out.
Arenado just signed the extension he’s not getting traded.
Have you been vacant from this site over the last few days?
Arenado has been frustrated that the Rockies haven’t been aggressive making themselves a better team. He has an opt out in 2021 I believe. Or is it 2022?
He shouldn’t have signed the extension then. That’s his own fault. The Rangers probably wont contend with the astros and A’s in their division.
Wrek– okay, it’s his fault, sure. That doesn’t mean he isn’t getting traded. He might not be, but Colorado is taking offers.
People said the same thing about Brad Hand.
Brad Hand got 35mil over 4 years. That’s easier to move than 260mil and 195mil left. And if the Rangers take on his contract basically giving up scraps because their farm is bare. They’ll be at least 15mil over the tax threshold. more power to them. I feel sorry for Nolan Arenado. Great player but the only thing he’ll ever win is gold gloves
You’re wrong on multiple counts..
How so Iisted facts. I might have had the $$$ money figures wrong. the point was it’s easier to pay a salary over 45mil instead of over 200 mil.
He’ll be traded because of the extension.
An article on here a week and a half ago (around then) said he wants to play for a winning team and would waive his no-trade rights in the right situation.
I was hoping for this, Rangers need a lowkey right handed bat in the OF. They are winning the WC, laugh at me now.
4th best team in division.
The best division in baseball right now
Tell that to the NL East.
Better than the NL East even with Miami? Texas and the Angels should be improved but Seattle? Take the bottom teams out and I’d argue Washington, NY, Philly and of course Altlanta are collectively at least as good as the top four in the West.
coming from a Dodgers fan. Astros didn’t even have to cheat to beat you guys.
but they did.
The Angels killed a guy.
okay.
probably going to be a part of the Nolan deal
Some spring training competition at CF for Santana.
How about moving Santana to third and using this guy in center?
Santana can’t play third. He’s really not very good defensively. His best positions are LF, RF, or second base. He’s below average everywhere else. He’s awful at SS & 3B.
Thank you
I’m hoping Texas brings in a coach who can help him improve. They’re going to use him all over the field. He needs to get better defensively. I’ll be very surprised if he’s the everyday Center fielder.
When you you put pizza on a bagel you can have pizza anytime.
and there is a hole in it for other things like putting it on a fast food cup
Hmm thought you were going somewhere else w that
Me too!!!
Good luck with the Texas Rangers Garcia.
Yeah, he seems to be a good guy, hard-working with plenty of tools.
If he can find a way to make consistent enough contact I think he could develop into a pretty solid player. He’s obviously got some serious power and decent speed that along with being able to play all 3 OF positions and he could turn into a valuable guy to have around.
Odds Herget winds up back in Cincy?
He has to be put on a 40 man roster if claimed. Texas is trying to sneak him through waivers to get him to AAA. Cincy already has a full 40, so if they claim, someone else has to go. I’d put greater stock in the Nationals, as they have several open 40 spots and need pen depth.
Too many solid RH hitters out there to take this serious.
He has power hope he gets a chance.
Doesn’t walk enough and has a strikeout problem. He’s your average AAAA guy
As a rangers fan, can anyone tell me about him?
He has 5 tools. Raw power. He just need a chance. Cardinals wasn’t going to give it to him.
Never know what a player can do til you give him a chance. Danny Santana worked out for us.i all for it, hope he works out
Clearly you havent seen him play, strike out artist with low obp and doesnt draw many walks. Another big hitter with a lot of holes in his swing. Rangers are looking to fill roster with bums because their offensive is spotty. Nothing to see here
Damn did he run your dog over
Armchair Gm at its finest. This dude knows nothing. He’s got 17 plate appearances in the majors. He’s got the tools to turn into a fine player..
worst trade of the year award finalist
How exactly?
Have you ever heard of this thing called “humor”?
Humor is a subjective thing but I think that the large majority would agree you’re not funny.
yeah, i dont see what was funny about it
That’s not funny though…
When commenters have no facts to back up their comment they always try to deflect with things like “don’t you know sarcasm”
Or “can’t you recognize humor”
If you don’t have any substance to add to the story don’t comment. If you’re so lonely to make random comments here for social interaction, get a dog or gym membership.
doesn’t something have to be funny to qualify as humor?
This guy related to adonis?
Yep he’s his younger brother, I remember when they played each other but might have been in spring training.
They are brothers…..
What’s the difference between “cash” and “cash considerations?”
Semantics!
how much you think about the money before trading it
Money is just as good as cash, or even cash considerations.
Cash means a set agreed upon amount cash considerations means to be determined by a number of factors
He’s Delino DeShields 2.0, without the Daddy problem
Delino has no power so obviously you don’t know what your talking about…
I say he’s more of a Willie Calhoun 1.2
Power potential , but needs to be smoothed out overall.
Rangers have so much offensive potential but so little pitching. If offense could always win games, Rangers potentially be World Series champs. Angels fall in line too
The Rangers biggest strength is starting pitching
Don’t be a tuna head
Dumbest comment of the day.. and this thread is full of them..
I agree. Must be a troll or someone watching the Rangers 94’ squad on VHS
I’ve seen this guy play multiple times in memphis, hes not fast but hes still good defensively. Has an absolute canon arm. He strikes out a bunch, but when he makes contact, the ball is scorched. Hes in great physical shape and was always willing to sign autographs and was always smiling. Hope he can fix those holes in his swing and get a real chance. Seems like a good dude. Might be a good find for texas. Was hoping he might take ozunas spot.
Another Cardinal blunder!!! Garcia never got an honest chance in St. Louis. I’m glad he’s going somewhere else to play!! The Cardinals Front Office and Ownership play only their highest paid players. No matter if there are much better and younger and cheaper players sitting right there on the bench who are more talented and productive. Tommy Edman and Garcia are much better than Matt Carpenter and Dexter Fowler!!!!
Continual screw ups by John Mozeliak!!!
Why are the Angels always taking on reclamation projects? Instead of signing top tier pitchers