IMAGE: Texas Rangers second base Marcus Semien (2) throws to first base during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. \/ William Purnell \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n
The Texas Rangers made a bold statement this offseason when they traded away Gold Glove second baseman and clubhouse cornerstone Marcus Semien to the New York Mets for outfielder Brandon Nimmo. That move, coming just a year removed from their 2023 World Series title, wasn\u2019t just a roster shake-up-it was a clear sign from the front office that the championship window is being re-evaluated, and sentimentality won\u2019t stand in the way of reshaping this team.<\/p>\n
But the question now is: are the Rangers finished making tough calls on the remaining pieces from that title run?<\/p>\n
Coming out of this week\u2019s Winter Meetings in Orlando, the Rangers weren\u2019t major players in the free-agent frenzy or trade fireworks. But one thing became crystal clear: Corey Seager isn\u2019t going anywhere-at least not right now. Despite persistent interest from heavyweights like the Red Sox, Yankees, and Braves, Texas has made it known that their two-time World Series MVP is off-limits.<\/p>\n
And honestly, it\u2019s not hard to see why. Seager\u2019s postseason heroics are already etched into Rangers lore.<\/p>\n
His clutch home run in the 2023 Fall Classic-followed by that unforgettable \u201cI guess we\u2019ll never know!\u201d quip-will live forever in the hearts of fans across North Texas.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the kind of moment that becomes part of a franchise\u2019s DNA.<\/p>\n
But baseball is a business. And if the Rangers are serious about fielding a competitive roster in 2026 while also tightening the budget, then no name should be off the table-not even Seager\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s talk brass tacks. Seager\u2019s contract is massive-six years left on a 10-year, $325 million deal.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s a lot of money tied up in a player who, for all his talent, has struggled to stay on the field consistently. Over the past three seasons in Arlington, Seager hasn\u2019t played more than 123 regular-season games in a single year.<\/p>\n
He hasn\u2019t reached 500 plate appearances in that span either. In 2025, at age 31, he posted his least productive season in a Rangers uniform, logging just 380 at-bats.<\/p>\n
Injuries have become part of the Seager package. At this point, it\u2019s almost expected that he\u2019ll spend multiple stints on the injured list each season. And even when he\u2019s playing, he\u2019s often doing so at less than 100%.<\/p>\n
That doesn\u2019t mean he\u2019s not valuable-far from it. In fact, that combination of elite talent, postseason pedigree, and still-solid production makes Seager one of the most intriguing trade chips in baseball.<\/p>\n
Teams with deep pockets and loaded farm systems are circling. And if the Rangers are truly committed to a new era under manager Skip Schumaker, they\u2019d be wise to at least listen when those teams come calling.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t about giving up on Seager. It\u2019s about recognizing that the Rangers are at a crossroads.<\/p>\n
They\u2019ve already moved on from Semien. They\u2019ve got a new voice in the dugout.<\/p>\n
And they\u2019re clearly looking to retool for the long haul, not just hang onto the past.<\/p>\n
If that\u2019s the plan, then every option should be on the table. That includes difficult conversations about fan favorites.<\/p>\n
That includes weighing the emotional cost of trading a World Series MVP against the financial and roster flexibility it could create. And that includes being willing to make moves that sting today but set the franchise up for sustained success tomorrow.<\/p>\n
The Rangers have already shown they\u2019re not afraid to make bold decisions. The next few months will tell us just how bold they\u2019re willing to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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