The veteran reliever enters free agency, leaving a void in the Texas Rangers bullpen.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka and right-hander Jakob Junis declined their mutual options with the Texas Rangers, the team said Saturday.All three became eligible for free agency.

The Texas Rangers and relief pitcher Jakob Junis have a $4 million mutual option for the 2027 season after his strong 2026 debut season with Texas.

The Texas Rangers squandered a chance at recapturing a winning record by losing 4-3 to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Willson Contreras left the Boston's 4-3 win over Texas on Thursday night in the eighth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said the first baseman's hand was bruised with some swelling and X-rays were negative. “We're going to take it day to day,” Tracy said.

The Texas Rangers activated Jakob Junis from the 15-day Injured List and designated Marco Gonzales for assignment.

Texas Rangers will be without one of their most dependable late-inning relievers after placing Jakob Junis on the 15-day Injured List.

After a day off, the Texas Rangers had to moves two pitchers to their injured list and brought back a reliever who has been on the IL twice.

The Texas Rangers may have multiple options to close out games moving forward.