Corey Seager takes live BP for first time since back injury again sidelined Rangers shortstop
Seager homered in his first live batting practice since a back injury, and manager Skip Schumaker said the Rangers will discuss a rehab assignment.
- On Sunday, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since his July 1 back injury, finishing with a home run. He plans to hit again Monday before beginning a minor league rehab assignment.
- Limited to 51 games this season, the five-time All-Star is hitting.182 with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs. He was previously sidelined in June following a concussion and an earlier back injury.
- Seager was removed from a game at Toronto on June 30 due to back discomfort, marking the second time this season he has been sidelined by back issues. He previously missed three weeks in June.
- Manager Skip Schumaker said of the potential rehab stint, "Because he missed so much time, we're going to discuss it." Schumaker noted the session looked "really good" and will monitor Seager's progress Monday.
- The Texas Rangers are also hopeful for the return of pitchers Cody Bradford and Jordan Montgomery. Montgomery, who rejoined the team on a one-year contract, is recovering from surgery performed while with Arizona.
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Corey Seager takes live BP for first time since back injury again sidelined Rangers shortstop
Corey Seager has taken live batting practice for the first time since the Texas Rangers shortstop was sidelined by a back injury for the second time this season on July 1.
Seager (lower back inflammation) takes live BP, could head on rehab assignment soon
ARLINGTON -- Corey Seager ended his live batting practice session on Sunday morning with a home run into the right-field seats at Globe Life Field. It was the Rangers shortstop's second live BP, with another scheduled for Monday ahead of the series finale against the Mariners. After that, Seager and
Rangers Notes: Seager, Montgomery, Bradford
Corey Seager looks to be nearing a rehab assignment, as the Rangers shortstop took part in a live batting practice session today. Seager told MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry and other reporters that another live BP is scheduled for tomorrow, and if all goes well, a minor league rehab assignment should soon follow. The five-time All-Star hasn’t played since June 30 due to inflammation in his lower back, and Seager has been limited to just 51 games this…
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