Higashioka will also receive a minimum $1 million buyout. It’s a great deal for the Rangers, but Padres fans will miss their catcher, especially after his contribution last year. Although his stint with the Padres was short-lived, fans have taken a liking to Higgy. Padres fans took to social media as they bid farewell to their catcher.

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Free agent catcher Kyle Higashioka and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a $13.5 million, two-year contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season