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The Texas Rangers officially announced the signings of catcher Danny Jansen and pitcher Tyler Alexander yesterday. Jansen has a two year deal with a mutual option for 2028, while Alexander has a one year deal.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 15

Rangers Add More Catching Depth with Signing of D-Backs Vet José Herrera

The Texas Rangers have reportedly been interested in adding young catching, but it’s unlikely José Herrera is that player. The long-time Arizona Diamondbacks catcher signed a minor-league deal with the Rangers on Monday, per Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase on X (formerly Twitter).

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 13

Danny Jansen Gives Rangers Veteran Catching Partner for Kyle Higashioka

There was a time that Danny Jansen was the future of catching for the Toronto Blue Jays. These days, he’s become a journeyman behind the plate. On Friday, the Texas Rangers became his fifth team since the start of the 2024 season when they agreed to terms on a two-year deal, per FanSided’s Robert Murray.

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Rangers Ink Danny Jansen to Two–Year Contract

The Texas Rangers added another established catcher on Friday when they agreed to terms with free agent Danny Jansen. The agreement is worth $14.5 million over the next two seasons.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 30

Rangers Should Seek Trade with Marlins to Solve Catching Depth Issue

The Texas Rangers have two catchers on the 40-man roster. One, Kyle Higashioka, is likely to be the starter. The other, Willie MacIver, has played 32 games.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 4

Rangers Catching Tandem Experienced Uneven Performance in 2025

The Texas Rangers attempted to pair Kyle Higashioka with Jonah Heim behind the plate for the 2025 season. The tandem had mixed results. The good news is that between the pair they were able to handle nearly all 162 games behind the plate, meaning the Rangers didn’t have to dip into the minor leagues much.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 26

Rangers Catcher Kyle Higashioka Awarded With Prestigious Players Trust Honor

After coming off of a hot streak filled with victory against the Cleveland Guardians last week, the Texas Rangers have now experienced a bit of a dip in performance.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Kyle Higashioka's 3-run 2B in ninth lifts Rangers over Royals

Kyle Higashioka delivered a two-out, three-run double in the ninth inning and the visiting Texas Rangers earned a needed 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 6

Did Texas Rangers Catcher’s Huge Performance Just Make Him Trade Chip?

The Texas Rangers signed catcher Kyle Higashioka to a two-year, $13.5 million deal this offseason to work in a tandem with Jonah Heim. So far, the tandem has worked, through the Rangers offense overall has been one of the worst in baseball.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 6

Kyle Higashioka's monster night lifts Rangers past Padres

Kyle Higashioka homered and knocked in five runs Saturday night as the visiting Texas Rangers squared their weekend series with the San Diego Padres, taking a 7-4 decision.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Rangers get injury update on key player

The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are currently battling it out in the Motor City. Ahead of Saturday’s game at Comerica Park, the Rangers provided an update on their catcher, Kyle Higashioka.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 10

Kyle Higashioka to Begin Rangers Injury Rehab Assignment this Weekend

DETROIT — The Kyle Higashioka show may be coming back to Globe Life Field as early as next week. The 35-year-old catcher will start an injury rehab assignment with the Triple-A Round Rock Express on Saturday, according to manager Bruce Bochy.

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Rangers place C Kyle Higashioka on injured list

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a mild left intercostal strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, one day after Higashioka sustained the rib injury while running out a three-run double in the eighth inning of the Rangers' 15-2 victory over the Athletics.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 1

Texas Rangers Send Veteran Catcher to the Injured List With Mild New Setback

The Texas Rangers were off to a hot start to 2025 early on, but some slowed momentum in recent games has pushed them further down the standings, currently sitting at 15-14, fourth in the American League West.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 29

Texas Rangers Catcher’s Offense Already Benefiting from Switch to Platoon

Signing free-agent catcher Kyle Higashioka wasn’t punishment for Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim. It was necessary, team leadership felt, to help get Heim back to being the hitter he was in 2023.

Texas Rangers News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Texas Rangers

The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.

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Rangers land former Yankees catcher in free agency

The Texas Rangers on Monday shored up their catching depth for next season.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / October 7, 2024

San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Goes Deep Again, Ties MLB Postseason Record

Kyle Higashioka had a career year with the San Diego Padres in 2024, and now he has added to it with a historic run to open the playoffs. Higashioka was 0-for-3 when he stepped up to the plate with one out in the top of the ninth inning Sunday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2, 2024

Kyle Higashioka becomes first Padres catcher to complete wild feat

The San Diego Padres are cruising through their NL Wild Card series with the Atlanta Braves. After putting away a comfortable win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series, the Padres are off to a hot start and have a big lead in Game 2 at Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31, 2024

Padres Catcher Scratched From Lineup Before Saturday's Game

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms. Luis Campusano replaced Higashioka in the eighth spot of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 23, 2024

Padres Catcher Receives Congressional Gold Medal — And the Back Story is Amazing

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka accepted a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of his paternal World War II veteran grandfather, as shared by MLBPA Communications on Twitter/X.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 4, 2024

Kyle Higashioka Credits Padres' Pitching For Pushing Through Tough Series

Despite losing the final game of the series on a walk-off home run, the San Diego Padres came out of their three-game weekend series against the Kansas City Royals winning two of three.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 11, 2023

Higashioka Thanks Yankees, Fans in Post

Kyle Higashioka took to social media on Sunday night to express his gratitude for his long tenure with the New York Yankees. Higashioka was part of the price the Yankees paid to acquire outfielder Juan Soto via trade last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22, 2023

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Over the last two weeks, most of baseball fans' attention has been focused on the World Baseball Classic, and for good reason. It’s hard to say it’s been a bad experience for anyone involved. That’s might even be the case for New York Yankees' catcher Kyle Higashioka, despite the limited playing time he’s seen in that stretch.

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