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Kyle Higashioka could give the San Francisco Giants a modestly priced way to add experience behind the plate. A short contract would make sense if his medical evaluation supports a role backing up Daniel Susac.

Kyle Higashioka News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Texas Rangers Officially Cut Ties With 10-Year MLB Veteran

Kyle Higashioka is set to enter free agency after the Texas Rangers declined the mutual option on his contract, opting instead to pay him a $1 million buyout rather than exercise the $7 million salary for 2027.

Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Kyle Higashioka, Jakob Junis To Become Free Agents

All three of the Rangers’ mutual options will be bought out, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported this afternoon that designated hitter Joc Pederson passed on his end of an $18.5MM option.

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MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 18

Rangers-Blue Jays Series Preview, Probable Pitchers, Injured List

For two teams grasping at straws to make the American League playoffs, Friday's series between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays represents a last stand for both squads.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Kyle Higashioka Projected To Reach Free Agency After Rangers Option Decision

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka was among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan listed Thursday as future free agents, part of Passan’s projection that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka Among Rangers Who Could Reach Free Agency

ARLINGTON, Texas — In an early free agency outlook published Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 5

Texas Rangers Plan To Use Kyle Higashioka Only As Pinch-Hitter

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Kyle Higashioka will not throw or catch when he returns from the injured list and would be used only as a pinch-hitter off the bench.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 4

Kyle Higashioka Begins Rehab Assignment With Triple-A Round Rock

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers sent catcher Kyle Higashioka to Triple-A Round Rock on an injury rehab assignment Friday. He is scheduled to bat second as the Round Rock Express’ designated hitter Friday night against the Oklahoma City Comets at Dell Diamond, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 12

Texas Rangers Injury Updates: Nathan Eovaldi Rejoins Club, Kyle Higashioka Begins Throwing Program

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nathan Eovaldi is back with the Texas Rangers after going on the 15-day injured list with right posterior elbow inflammation. The move was announced Monday and made retroactive to Aug.

Athletics News / Texas Rangers on SI / April 24

Rangers Lineup vs Athletics: Kyle Higashioka Gets Start for Key Reason

The AL West lead is on the line when the Texas Rangers host the Athletics for a three-game series that starts on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / April 7

Kyle Higashioka's homer helps Rangers extend Mariners' skid

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six quality innings and Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead home run, rallying the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the struggling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / March 8

Rangers Catcher Tandem May Need Reinforcements After Lineup Scratch

The Texas Rangers entered spring training with one of the safest catching tandems in baseball. Now, the tandem may be in a bit of flux. Kyle Higashioka,

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 26, 2025

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.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / July 6, 2025

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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 10, 2025

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.

Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / May 1, 2025

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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2, 2024

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024

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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 / 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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Was participating in WBC the best decision for Yankees catcher?

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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