Rangers Planning To Explore Corey Seager Trades
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Texas Rangers are planning to explore trade options for shortstop Corey Seager at the upcoming general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, revisiting trade rumors from earlier in the year.
- Financial constraints and large contracts to key players like Seager, deGrom, Eovaldi, and Nimmo are motivating the Rangers to consider trades to create payroll flexibility for the offseason.
- The Rangers have a promising in-house replacement in prospect Sebastian Walcott, who could potentially step into the shortstop role in 2027, though relying on a young, inexperienced player carries risks.
- Seager’s full no-trade rights, significant contract ($31 million annually for five more years), age (turning 33), and injury history complicate potential trades, despite his solid performance when healthy.
- The shortstop market is limited, with few viable free-agent or trade options, making Seager a valuable asset; however, any trade would require his consent and must be completed before the expected MLB lockout starting December 1.
