PHOENIX—Before the 2021 season, the Texas Rangers arrived at a conclusion that two years later seems impossible to fathom: that Adolis García wasn’t one of the 40 best players in their organization.
The Rangers needed a spot for a free-agent pitcher named Mike Foltynewicz.
They made room by removing García from the roster, allowing any other team that wanted him to have him for nothing.
García went unclaimed and returned to the Rangers as a minor-leaguer.
He was weeks away from celebrating his 28th birthday, ancient for a rookie in an industry dominated by superstars in their early 20s.
Persons:
Mike Foltynewicz, García
Organizations:
Texas Rangers, The Rangers, Rangers