The Texas Rangers owe a luxury tax bill of $10.8 million, contributing to a record total of $311.3 million owed by MLB teams this season. This figure highlights the ongoing financial implications of the league's competitive balance measures.

The Texas Rangers struggled during their World Series title defense, finishing the season with a disappointing 78-84 record due to injuries. Despite having a high payroll, they were one of the few teams with a losing record among those exceeding the luxury tax threshold.

Trevino joined the Yankees after being traded from the Texas Rangers in 2022, where he showcased elite framing skills and earned a Gold Glove award during his time in New York.

Trevino joined the Yankees in a trade with the Texas Rangers in 2022, contributing significantly as a backup catcher and earning recognition for his defensive skills.

The Texas Rangers spent the most on talent among teams that missed the postseason in 2024, resulting in a payroll of $268,445,491 and an $11 million tax bill for exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold. This marks the second consecutive year they've surpassed the threshold, which has led them to strategize for 2025 to stay below the CBT and reset their penalty tier, now projected at approximately $215 million after signing reliever Hoby Milner.