The Texas Rangers and outfielder Leody Taveras have finalized a contract agreement for the 2025 season, valuing at $4.5 million, thus avoiding arbitration. Taveras, entering his second year of arbitration, previously played for $2.55 million and was projected to earn $4.3 million for the upcoming season. His performance in the 2024 season included a batting line of .229/.289/.352, with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs over 151 games, marking a downturn from his impressive contributions during the Rangers’ World Series run in 2023.

The Rangers have not navigated an arbitration hearing since 2000. Currently, catcher Jonah Heim remains the only other arbitration-eligible player on the team, projected to garner $4.8 million. Taveras, who is under contract until 2028, will need to outperform emerging talents like Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter to secure his position for the next season.