The Texas Rangers were optimistic that shortstop Corey Seager would be available for Friday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres, but the veteran infielder remained sidelined.
He was also absent from Saturday’s lineup, though manager Skip Schumaker indicated that the setback was not necessarily a sign of worsening symptoms.
Seager continues to progress through Major League Baseball’s concussion protocol after being placed on the seven-day injured list earlier this week.
On Friday, he completed a workout following off-site treatment for concussion-related symptoms and reportedly responded well.
The Rangers planned for him to undergo a more demanding, high-intensity session before Saturday’s game.
According to Schumaker, the key challenge is not simply completing the workout but proving he can handle certain symptoms that may arise during intense activity.
While Friday’s session was viewed as encouraging, Seager still must clear both in-workout and post-workout evaluations before the club can consider activating him.
The 32-year-old landed on the concussion IL Monday, four days after a collision at home plate against the Kansas City Royals.
Texas initially delayed the move in hopes that his symptoms would improve without an injured-list stint. This marks Seager’s second absence of the season after previously missing time from May 18 to June 4 because of lower back inflammation.
Despite injuries interrupting his 2026 campaign, Seager has remained one of the Rangers’ most important players. He owns a .186/.284/.373 slash line with nine home runs and 24 RBIs in 47 games this season.
Over his first three years in Texas, Seager consistently delivered elite production, including a standout 2023 campaign in which he hit 33 home runs, finished runner-up in American League MVP voting, earned an All-Star start, and captured his second World Series MVP award.
