Seager back for the Rangers
May 4 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Texas Rangers
NEWS: The Rangers activated SS Corey Seager from the 10-day IL, returning SS Jonathan Ornelas to AAA.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Seager missed the minimum 10 days, as TEX and his fantasy managers had hoped. Obviously, Seager will be back in the lineup at SS or DH most days. The more interesting question is how TEX deploys UT Josh Smith. Before Seager hit the IL, Smith was getting some looks in CF, putting Leody Taveras on the bench. Of course, then Smith filled in for Seager at SS, but will he now return to CF? With CF Evan Carter reportedly getting his stroke back at AAA-Round Rock, he may put himself in that mix soon. Either way, it appears Taveras’ PT will soon be dropping; expect Smith to keep moving all...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Daulton Varsho and Willson Contreras will miss the remainder of the regular season. Luis Arraez may be in the same boat. All covered in our final 2026 edition of Playing Time Today...
Sep 25 2026 7:23am
Sep 25 2026 7:23am
Shohei Ohtani makes it back for LA, as they option out top prospect De Paula. Plus season-sending injuries to Samuel Basallo, Cristian Javier and Brice Matthews.
Sep 24 2026 8:29am
Sep 24 2026 8:29am
Ceddanne Rafaela will use this week to get into playoff shape; Jazz Chisholm as well. Plus Devin Williams returns; will he get a saves shot in NY?
Sep 23 2026 9:15am
Sep 23 2026 9:15am
Alex Bregman will miss the final week but try to return for the playoffs; Tigers shut down Melton and Keith; injury parade continues in San Francisco...
Sep 22 2026 8:14am
Sep 22 2026 8:14am
Trey Yesavage will rejoin the Rays rotation; Quantrill exits in Texas, some bullpen shakeup in Philadelphia, and more.
Sep 21 2026 8:28am
Sep 21 2026 8:28am
