Corey Seager, who had been sidelined due to illness, is set to return to the Texas Rangers lineup on Monday, playing shortstop and batting third in the spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Rangers are continuing their preseason preparations as they look to bounce back after winning the 2023 World Series but experiencing disappointing results in the 2024 and 2025 seasons under new manager Skip Schumaker.
A healthy Seager will be crucial to Texas’ success, as the 31-year-old infielder has struggled with durability in recent seasons, failing to reach 130 games in a single season since 2022.
In 2025, he appeared in only 102 games but still posted a strong offensive line of .271/.373/.487 with 21 home runs and 19 doubles, showing that performance has not been the issue, but rather his availability.
The Rangers’ roster remains competitive, with young talent such as Wyatt Langford expected to continue developing offensively in 2026.
The team also made offseason roster adjustments, including trading for Brandon Nimmo while moving away from Marcus Semien.
On the pitching side, the Rangers will rely on a rotation led by Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, with offseason acquisition MacKenzie Gore and young arm Jack Leiter also expected to play key roles.
Ultimately, Seager’s health and consistent presence in the lineup could be the most important factor determining whether the Texas Rangers can compete for another postseason run in the 2026 season.
