Adolis Garcia’s exit from Texas felt less like a bit of a surprise and more like the end of a chapter both sides knew was coming. The Rangers, facing payroll pressure and an outfield deadlock, made the cold decision to non-tender the former postseason hero, sending an excellent talent into a market hungry for short-term power.Garcia isn’t the same force he was during the 2023 title run, but the ingredients that made him a star are game-altering strength, late-inning presence and a flair for moments that matter haven’t disappeared.What’s changed is the profile: he’s now a short-term play, a power-first bat who needs the right ecosystem to rediscover his edge. Several clubs fit that bill, from lineups needing right-handed muscle to rebuilding teams looking for a veteran spark.Whichever team believes they can capture the version with thunder in his bat will get him at the cleanest value of his career.#1. Cleveland GuardiansCleveland rarely shops in the splashy aisle, but Garcia fits the Guardians’ preferred lane: short-term, affordable and capable of solving a specific problem.This lineup badly needs right-handed thump, and Garcia offers exactly that without forcing a long commitment. His aggressive approach is a gamble, but Cleveland has lived with similar hitters when the power payoff is clear.He’d slide into a corner outfield rotation, provide instant lineup balance and give the Guardians late-game presence they’ve quietly lacked.#2. Los Angeles AngelsThe Angels are stuck in an awkward reality: trying to stay competitive while building something sustainable behind Mike Trout.Garcia represents the kind of middle-class addition they’ve leaned on short contract, loud upside, and minimal long-term pressure. With their outfield in flux, he’d have a clear path to everyday work while giving Los Angeles a badly needed right-handed jolt.The power plays in any park, and the Angels have never shied from betting on a rebound if it comes packaged with postseason experience.#3. Chicago White SoxChicago isn’t pretending they’re one move away, but that’s exactly why Garcia makes sense. Rebuilding teams often shop for veterans who can plug real innings while keeping the door open for younger players, and Garcia fits that bridge role almost perfectly.His power would be an instant upgrade in a lineup that struggled to string together extra-base damage and his no-frills, high-effort style matches what the Sox have tried to reestablish culturally.A one-year deal gives Garcia a chance to reset his market and gives the White Sox a movable trade piece if the season tilts.