Overview
- Seager was removed from Tuesday night’s game before taking his first at‑bat and the Rangers later described the issue as back discomfort.
- The team placed Seager on the injured list on July 1 and recalled infielder/outfielder Josh Smith from Triple‑A Round Rock to provide immediate depth.
- This is Seager’s third IL stint this season after a mid‑May back shutdown and a subsequent concussion-related absence in June that required minor‑league rehab work.
- Seager has produced 219 plate appearances this year with a .182/.292/.374 line, and his new setback arrives while the Rangers hold a tight AL West lead.
- The club can mix Ezequiel Duran, rookie Cameron Cauley and Josh Smith at shortstop in the short term, and the Rangers will announce more on Seager’s timetable after further evaluation.