Seager Advances in Recovery, Eyes Rehab Assignment Soon

WHO:

MLB Trade Rumors - Corey Seager is the Texas Rangers shortstop.

MLB.com - Seager is 32 years old.

MLB Trade Rumors - Jordan Montgomery is a pitcher for the Rangers.

MLB Trade Rumors - Josh Jung is a player for the Rangers who was sent to the 10-day IL.

MLB Trade Rumors - Nathan Eovaldi is a co-ace pitcher for the Rangers.

MLB.com - Skip Schumaker is the manager of the Rangers.

WHAT:

MLB Trade Rumors - Corey Seager participated in a live batting practice session and hit a home run into the right-field seats.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager stated, “It was good, yeah, definitely. More volume, definitely more intensity. It's all good.”

Dallas News - Seager is scheduled to take batting practice again on Monday and may join the Rangers in Tampa Bay.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager participated in a live batting practice session and is nearing a rehab assignment.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager has played only 51 games this season due to injuries.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager has a batting line of .182/.292/.374 with 10 home runs over 219 plate appearances.

MLB Trade Rumors - Montgomery could be activated from the 60-day IL for his next outing.

MLB Trade Rumors - Montgomery underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2025.

MLB Trade Rumors - Eovaldi won his 10th game of the year, tying for the second most wins in the American League.

MLB.com - Eovaldi has reached at least 10 wins in each of his four seasons with the Rangers.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The live batting practice session took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

WHEN:

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager has been on the injured list since July 1 due to lower back inflammation.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Rangers' trade deadline is on August 3.

MLB Trade Rumors - Montgomery's next outing could be as early as Thursday against the Rays.

WHY:

Dallas News - President of Baseball Operations Chris Young indicated that the Rangers “will be prepared for anything” regarding the August 3 trade deadline.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager's absence is due to inflammation in his lower back and previous injuries.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Rangers are evaluating their lineup ahead of the trade deadline.

HOW:

Dallas News - Seager mentioned that he believes he needs to “check that box” regarding his game readiness due to the length of time he’s missed.

MLB Trade Rumors - Seager's rehab assignment is intended to ensure he is game-ready after a month-long absence.

MLB Trade Rumors - Montgomery has made seven appearances during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock and Double-A Frisco.

Corey Seager participated in a live batting practice session, impressively hitting a home run into the right-field seats, and expressed that the session felt good with more volume and intensity. He is set to take batting practice again on Monday and may soon join the Rangers in Tampa Bay, as the team prepares for the upcoming trade deadline on August 3. Seager emphasized the importance of proving his game readiness after missing significant time, stating he needs to "check that box."