Death, taxes and no Texas Rangers arbitration hearings.

The Texas Rangers and catcher Jonah Heim avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract, per MLB.com’s John Feinsand.

According to reports, the deal with Leody is for $4.75 million, while the deal with Heim is for $4.575 million. MLB Trade Rumors projections had Leody at $4.3 million and Heim at

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with one of their outfielders to avoid arbitration. Centerfielder Leody Taveras and the team have agreed upon a $4.75 million contract for the 2025 season during what was his second season of arbitration eligibility.