Rangers place star shortstop Corey Seager on IL with back inflammation

Texas loses its shortstop amid a hot streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 11 min read

The red-hot Texas Rangers, who have won 6 games in a row to vault into first place in the AL West, now will be without s Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: The Texas Rangers are placing star shortstop Corey Seager on the injured list with back inflammation. It is Seager's third IL stint of the season. The move comes as Texas rides a six-game winning streak into first place in the AL West.

Why it matters: Seager anchors the middle of the Rangers' order and their infield defense, so his absence tests a lineup that has carried Texas to the top of the division. A third trip to the IL in a single season raises durability concerns for a club now in the thick of a playoff push.

By the numbers: Third IL stint of the 2026 season for Seager, this one for back inflammation. Texas enters at 43-42, winners of six straight.

What to watch: Watch for the corresponding roster move and any timeline on Seager's return.

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@BNightengale 2026-07-01T18:12:57.358660+00:00

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