The Braves already took a swing at one Rangers star, and Corey Seager may be next on their radar.
Atlanta tried to land Jacob deGrom from Texas during the 2026 regular season, but deGrom used his no-trade clause to shut that down. That wasn’t the only time the Braves had their eyes on the Rangers, though. Joel Sherman of MLB Network said Atlanta “checked in on” Seager last offseason.
“A lot of teams checked in on Seager last offseason,” Sherman said. “… I believe Atlanta was one of those teams.”
Sherman also suggested the Braves could circle back on Seager this winter.
“I wouldn't be surprised if they did again,” Sherman added.
Texas kept Seager through the offseason, and Atlanta instead brought back Ha-Seong Kim to handle shortstop. That plan never really settled in during the 2026 season, though, because injuries limited Kim’s playing time. With that in mind, the Braves could use a steadier answer at the position as they head into the offseason.
Seager brings obvious appeal, but the concerns are just as clear. The 32-year-old has not reached 150 games in a season since 2021, and he hasn’t topped 120 games since 2024. In 2026, he appeared in 102 games.
Even with the durability questions, Seager has generally produced when healthy over the past several years. This season, though, he hit just .227/.312/.424. Still, his track record leaves open the possibility of a rebound.
The risk is baked into any pursuit. Seager’s injury history is a major factor, and his contract adds another layer, with $31 million due each season through 2031.
Whether Atlanta follows through remains to be seen, but Sherman made it sound like another call is firmly in play.
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