Corey Seager Fantasy Stats

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and reinstated super-utility man Josh Smith (abdomen) from the IL in a corresponding move, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. With Seager out for Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins and Ezequiel Duran getting a day off, Nicky Lopez will make the start at the 6 and bat eighth for the Rangers against right-hander Mike Paredes. Seager collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen at the plate last Thursday night and could not recover in time to begin Week 13 of the 2026 season. The Rangers described Seager's concussion symptoms as mild, so hopefully he'll be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible. Duran will most likely see most of the playing time at shortstop in Texas until Seager is back. Seager, a five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, has struggled to stay healthy as he ages, and although he does have nine homers in 177 at-bats in 2026, he's also sporting a .186 average, .284 on-base percentage, and a career-high 26.5% strikeout rate. Despite the disappointing season to this point, Seager is still rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener at Globe Life Field against the visiting Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com. Nicky Lopez will get a start at shortstop for the Rangers and will bat eighth against Twins right-hander Mike Paredes. Seager collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen at home plate on Thursday and hasn't played since. He remains day-to-day, but if Seager cannot rejoin Texas' starting lineup in the next couple of days, he could land on the seven-day concussion injured list. The good news is that Seager did some hitting, throwing, and weightlifting on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday to see if he's back in there for Game 2 of the series against Minnesota. The 32-year-old former 18th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012 has nine home runs in 177 at-bats this year, but otherwise it's been rough, as he's currently sporting a .186/.284/.373 slash line with 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, one stolen base, and a career-high 26.5% strikeout rate in 47 games played in his 12th year in the majors.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (head) has "mild" concussion symptoms, which is why he was held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Seager missed a third straight game on Sunday after he collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen on Thursday. The oft-injured 32-year-old could eventually land on the seven-day concussion list if he cannot return to the Rangers' lineup sooner rather than later, but for now, he's being considered day-to-day. With Seager out again on Sunday, super-utility man Ezequiel Duran got the start at the 6 and hit cleanup for Texas. Seager, a five-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger winner, and two-time World Series MVP, has already missed time in 2026 with a back injury, and he's hitting a disappointing .186 (33-for-177) with nine home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, and a stolen base across his 47 games and 204 plate appearances in his 12th year in the big leagues. Initially, the Rangers said Seager was dealing with rib and jaw injuries, but with a concussion being added on Sunday, it's certainly more worrisome that he might require another IL stint.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (ribs, face) was absent from the starting lineup during Friday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Seager is day-to-day with rib and jaw injuries that he suffered during Thursday's game. Seager appears to have picked up a pair of injuries during a home plate collision with Carter Jensen on Thursday. Ezequiel Duran started at shortstop on Friday and could see more action over there this weekend. This doesn't sound like something that will require a stint on the Injured List. Fantasy managers should check back on Saturday for another update on Seager.

The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager (back) from the 10-day injured list on Friday before their series opener at home at Globe Life Field against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Parker Messick, according to MLB.com. Seager is back with the Rangers after going 1-for-5 on a short minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since the middle of May due to inflammation in his lower back, but he'll return to starting shortstop duties and will hopefully give Texas an offensive boost on the infield. The five-time All-Star was hitting just .179 (28-for-156) before his back injury landed him on the IL and had gone hitless in his last 25 at-bats, but he did have seven home runs and has had at least 21 home runs in each of the last four seasons since coming to the Rangers in 2022. Seager could be a bit rusty upon his MLB return and could be eased back in by the Rangers this weekend, but he should still be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues despite his slow start in 2026.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list this weekend, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Rangers entered Wednesday ranked 23rd in runs per game and two games below .500, so they desperately need both Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) back in their lineup. The 32-year-old Seager started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday and should be good to go by the weekend, barring a setback. The five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP has gotten off to a bad start to the 2026 season, slashing just .179/.286/.353 with a .638 OPS, but he did have seven home runs in 156 at-bats before injuring his back. Seager has had trouble staying healthy at various points in his career, but the Rangers need him to stay on the field the rest of the year to have any chance at getting into the postseason. In fantasy, Seager's buy-low window remains open if you're willing to take on the risk that he cannot overcome his slow start. UPDATE: Seager is expected to come off the IL for the series opener on Friday versus the Cleveland Guardians, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Tuesday, according to the team. He is scheduled to bat second and play shortstop for the Rough Riders on Tuesday. Seager is one step closer to returning from inflammation in his lower back that has kept him out since May 13. But if he doesn't have a setback with his back this week, he could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list later this week or the weekend. Ezequiel Duran has been filling in nicely at the 6 for the Rangers with Seager sidelined, and he'll go back to more of a super-utility role for the team once Seager is back on the active roster. Seager was hitting a disappointing .179 (28-for-156) to begin the 2026 season before injuring his back, but he also had seven home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, and a steal. Despite durability concerns in his early-30s, Seager is a must-roster fantasy SS. He's only available in 10% of Yahoo leagues.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment this week, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Seager was able to do some on-field work ahead of Sunday's game versus the Kansas City Royals. Barring any setbacks, Seager should be ready to begin playing in rehab games in the next few days. Seager has been sidelined since May 18 due to a lingering back issue. He could require a handful of games to shake off the rust before returning to the Rangers lineup. If everything goes well, Seager could be back in the big leagues by the end of next week. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates on his status.

Corey Seager (back) had a busy day on Saturday, facing live pitching and fielding ground balls as planned. Both Seager and manager Skip Schumaker were pleased with the results, as the 32-year-old shortstop appears to be making significant progress in his recovery. It remains unclear what the next steps will be. The 12-year veteran has been sidelined since May 13 with lower back inflammation and suffered a minor setback 10 days later. Given that setback, along with his extensive injury history, the Rangers may wait to see how his body responds to this demanding workout before determining the next phase of his recovery. Seager has struggled to begin the season, hitting .179 with seven home runs in his first 42 games.

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) isn't scheduled to be re-evaluated for "probably" another week, according to Shawn McFarland. Seager was slated to face live pitching on Sunday, but that session was delayed due to his lack of progress in his recovery from his back injury. The Rangers were hopeful that Seager could return for the upcoming homestand that begins on Monday. That isn't going to happen, so fantasy managers are likely going to be without Seager for at least another week. The organization should continue to give updates on his status. The left-handed slugger hasn't suited up for a game since May 13 due to a back injury. Ezequiel Duran should continue to fill in until Seager is ready to play again.