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Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka and Jakob Junis have become free agents after both sides declined their mutual contract options, according to reports citing sources. The moves free the players to sign with any club ahead of the offseason, while their former team gains roster flexibility. All three are now among the early names available on the free-agent market.

Three Texas Rangers players — outfielder/DH Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and pitcher Jakob Junis — have declined their mutual options, making them free agents ahead of the MLB offseason. The moves clear the club from those contracts while letting the players test the open market. All three now look for new deals as teams reshuffle rosters heading into the winter.

Three Texas Rangers players, including outfielder Joc Pederson, have declined their mutual contract options for the upcoming season, making them free agents. The moves open roster flexibility for the Rangers heading into the offseason, while Pederson and the others can now negotiate with any club. Further details on the other two players and contract terms have not yet been widely reported.