BREAKING: Leaked internal emails reveal Rangers secretly shopping Adolis García, sparking backlash across MLB
The Texas Rangers are facing one of the most unexpected and explosive controversies of the offseason after leaked internal emails indicated the organization has been quietly exploring options to move star outfielder Adolis García. According to sources familiar with the situation, the discussions included both potential trade scenarios and even the possibility of a non-tender — a move that would have been unthinkable to most observers just 48 hours ago.
The emails, which surfaced late Tuesday night, outline concerns within the Rangers’ front office about García’s rising arbitration cost for 2026. One executive explicitly wrote that the team needed to “either cut payroll now or shop him aggressively before arbitration escalates out of control.” Another message referenced the idea of “moving on sooner rather than later.”
For a player who became one of the faces of Texas’ resurgence, including their 2023 championship run, the revelation has left fans stunned, confused and furious. García’s combination of power, swagger and postseason heroics made him a symbol of the franchise’s identity — and a fan favorite who appeared cemented in the team’s long-term plans. Now, that assumption has been shattered.
Team officials declined to comment publicly, a silence that has only added fuel to the growing firestorm. Social media erupted overnight with fans calling the situation “embarrassing,” “shameful” and “a betrayal of everything García brought to Texas.” Some supporters even gathered outside Globe Life Field with signs demanding transparency from the front office.
Rival executives, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the Rangers have indeed fielded calls on García within the past week. While such conversations aren’t entirely uncommon, the context — a leaked directive pushing the organization toward cost-cutting — changes the tone dramatically.
“If the emails are accurate, it tells you they’re more concerned about payroll than winning right now,” one AL executive said. “And García was the last player I’d ever expect them to move.”
Inside the Rangers’ clubhouse, the mood is described as “tense” and “unsettled.” Several players privately expressed disbelief that the organization would consider moving a cornerstone talent just two seasons removed from a championship. One veteran, granted anonymity, said the situation “feels like a slap in the face to everyone who battled alongside Adolis.”
García himself has not made a statement, though those close to him say he was “hurt and surprised” by the developments. The slugger, known for his relentless intensity and love for the game, has often spoken about how much Texas meant to him after years of fighting his way through the minor leagues.
MLB analysts have already begun to speculate on possible destinations should the Rangers commit to moving him. Teams with outfield needs — including the Orioles, Mariners, and Dodgers — would likely pursue him aggressively, but the optics of a trade could be disastrous for Texas.
This isn’t just a baseball decision. It’s a public relations nightmare, a cultural fracture and a spotlight on the growing tension between financial strategy and on-field identity.
If the Rangers hoped this story would stay quiet, that hope is gone.
If they believed fans wouldn’t notice, they were wrong.
And if they underestimate the backlash, they may soon regret it.
The coming days could define the future of the franchise — and the fate of one of MLB’s most electrifying players.
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