Adolis Garcia played a crucial role in the Texas Rangers’ journey to the World Series. He showcased his impressive skills by hitting 39 home runs during the regular season, boasting a 124 wRC+ and 4.8 fWAR. Additionally, he scored 108 runs and drove in 107, earning praise even from defensive metrics. However, his performance escalated to another level in the postseason, where he proved to be unstoppable for opposing pitchers.
Now, several months later, the Rangers have decided to involve a third party in determining Garcia’s salary. Interestingly, they seem inclined to scrutinize Garcia in an effort to reduce his desired salary. This process, known as a salary arbitration hearing, is scheduled to take place on Thursday. MLB insider Jon Heyman shared this development, highlighting Garcia’s status as a postseason star.
Unfortunately, Garcia and the Rangers had a significant discrepancy in their proposed salaries before the deadline for negotiation. While Garcia seeks $6.9 million, the Rangers are only willing to pay him $5 million. This situation leaves no room for compromise, as only one side will prevail. The Rangers’ motivation to keep the salary at $5 million is rooted in their desire to manage future salary increases during arbitration. They understand that a higher salary this year would result in even greater financial obligations in the subsequent years.
The outcome of the arbitration hearing will be revealed on Thursday, but this scenario appears to be a lose-lose situation for both parties involved.