After a month of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the Texas Rangers’ catching situation, the franchise has made its most decisive move of the offseason: Jonah Heim is officially returning to Arlington for the 2026 season.
The announcement ends weeks of rumors about potential replacements and marks a significant step toward stabilizing the roster ahead of spring training.
The decision comes after the Rangers initially parted ways with Heim earlier in the offseason, opting not to tender him a contract.
That move shocked many fans given Heim’s importance to the pitching staff and his status as one of the more reliable defensive catchers in the league.
But as the offseason unfolded, it became clear that Texas’ next step at the position wasn’t as straightforward as originally anticipated.
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