Rangers' Chris Young On Offseason, Seager, Jung

Key Points:

• The Texas Rangers finished the 2026 season with an 80-82 record, marking their third consecutive sub-.500 season, narrowly missing out on the AL West title to the 81-81 Houston Astros, who became the first team to make the playoffs without a winning record in the Wild Card era.
• Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young emphasized the need for the team to become younger, more athletic, and more dynamic, citing a lack of "grit and toughness" on the road as a significant issue over the past two seasons.
• Financial flexibility remains uncertain for the Rangers, who had a payroll of about $185 million in 2026 after previously spending over $200 million; key players Jacob deGrom and Corey Seager both declined to waive their no-trade clauses, limiting trade options.
• Corey Seager, under a long-term contract through 2031, struggled with injuries in 2026, missing 60 games and posting diminished offensive numbers likely affected by a bone spur in his elbow, which may require minor offseason surgery.
• Young acknowledged that the team fell short partly due to the limited availability of Seager and Wyatt Langford, two of their biggest offensive contributors, impacting the Rangers’ overall performance and playoff aspirations.