Rangers release Jonah Bride ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Texas Rangers released third baseman Jonah Bride on July 14, 2026, as he seeks major league playing time. Bride, 30, had a solid season at the Triple-A level, posting a.271 batting average with a.807 OPS. Despite his performance in the minors, the Rangers had no spot for him in their lineup. With the trade deadline approaching, Bride is now a free agent and may attract interest from teams looking to bolster their rosters.
- •Jonah Bride signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers in November 2025.
- •He did not play at the major league level in 2026.
- •Bride batted.271 with nine home runs in Triple-A this season.
- •The Rangers granted his release to allow him a chance for playing time.
- •Potential buyers at the trade deadline may now consider signing him.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Release Jonah Bride
"Seeking major-league playing time, the veteran infielder parts ways with the Texas Rangers after a solid Triple-A stint, hitting the open market just ahead of the trade deadline.
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