Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker has long avoided putting timelines on injured players, believing recovery schedules rarely go exactly as planned.
That approach remains in place for star shortstop Corey Seager, who is currently on the 10-day injured list with his second lower back injury of the season.
While Schumaker has not offered a return date, he revealed that Seager is in the middle of a seven-day progression of baseball activities.
By Sunday, Seager had advanced to taking ground balls at shortstop and hitting soft toss in the batting cage after earlier sessions that included tee work, light running, and throwing.
The gradual increase in activity is designed to test how Seager’s back responds to movements that mimic game situations.
Hitting soft toss introduces more rotational stress than tee work, while fielding grounders and making throws across the diamond places additional demands on his back. Monitoring how he recovers after each step remains a critical part of the process.
Although Seager will not be activated when the Rangers open their series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, he could continue progressing if he responds well.
Potential next steps include batting practice against machine-thrown pitches, on-field batting practice with teammates, and more intense defensive workouts.
Before returning to the lineup, Seager is expected to clear several key benchmarks, including full-speed infield drills, base running, throwing, and live batting practice.
Once he successfully completes those activities and recovers without setbacks, the Rangers will be in position to activate him.
For now, Texas continues to take a cautious approach as it works toward getting its All-Star shortstop back on the field.
