M80 to Sign JBa as New Rifler After HexT Departs (Sources)

M80 announce expected signing of Josh “JBa” Barutt as new active roster member, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. The 21-year-old rifler is set to replace Jadan “HexT” Postma, whose contract with M80 has expired. 

This move comes during a period of roster reshuffling following M80’s run to Stage 2 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 and amid broader changes in North American CS2 teams. 

Roster Change Details — JBa to M80

Player In: Josh “JBa” Barutt (formerly Wildcard).
Player Out: Jadan “HexT” Postma (free agent).
Team: M80 active CS2 roster.
Sources: HLTV & Dust2.us reports confirmed the signing is imminent. 

According to HLTV, JBa will fill the open rifler spot left when M80 opted not to renew HexT’s contract. 

JBa’s Recent Background

JBa has been inactive since Wildcard transfer-listed and benching its roster in late 2025, following turbulent results and multiple lineup overhauls. During his two seasons with Wildcard, he averaged a 1.13 rating and attended two CS2 Majors. 

HexT Departs — Player Reaction

M80 confirmed that HexT would not return for the 2026 season. The Canadian player publicly stated that the decision “left him a little surprised,” expressing appreciation for his former teammates. 

“Safe to say I was a little surprised when I was told I wouldn’t be rejoining them for next season … I loved playing with the guys.” — Jadan “HexT” Postma 

His departure creates the vacancy that JBa is expected to fill.

M80’s Competitive Context

M80 finished the 2025 season with several notable results, including:

Stage 2 at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 (eliminated with a 2–3 record).

Strong showings at international events including BLAST Open London and Fragadelphia finals.

As they head into 2026, adding JBa aims to stabilize the active lineup and maintain North American representation in their core roster. 

Expected M80 Roster (Pending Official Announcement)

Michael “Swisher” Schmid

Fritz “slaxz-” Dietrich

Elias “s1n” Stein

Mason “Lake” Sanderson

Josh “JBa” Barutt (expected)

Rory “dephh” Jackson (coach) 

Official confirmation from M80 is still awaited. Once the signing is formally announced, more direct quotes and post-signing reactions will be added.