A Corey Seager trade would instantly become one of the biggest swings of the offseason, and the Rangers are at least entertaining the idea. Texas is reportedly fielding and considering offers for the veteran shortstop, a stunning turn for a player who was central to the franchise’s 2023 World Series run and took home World Series MVP honors.
The fit gets complicated fast. Seager signed a 10-year, $325 million deal before the 2022 season, and there are still five years and about $155 million left on it.
He’s also heading into his age-33 season in 2027, coming off a step back at the plate this past year, even if he remained a plus hitter and defender overall. The health history matters too.
Over the last four seasons, he averaged 111.5 games per year and has dealt with injuries to his thumb, hip, back, and both hamstrings. On top of that, Seager now has full control of where he goes thanks to his “10 and 5” rights, which give him the power to block any trade.
Even with all that, there’s plenty for contenders to like. Seager still brings strong quality-of-contact numbers, a career OPS+ of 135 from shortstop, and the kind of left-side infield upgrade teams chase in October-minded winters.
Texas may also be willing to absorb part of the remaining money to make a deal work. And if Seager gets his way, he may prefer a team that gives him a real shot at a third World Series ring.
So who should be watching this situation closely? A few clubs stand out.
The Braves are one obvious name. They reached the NLDS this season and have made the postseason eight times in the last nine years, but shortstop has been a weak spot for much of that stretch. Atlanta shortstops hit just .222/.280/.322 this past season, and the top two players at the position, Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim, are both free agents.
Boston also makes sense. Trevor Story is under contract through next season with a club option for 2028, but he’s about to turn 34 and looks to be in decline, while also carrying his own injury concerns.
This year, Story posted a 75 OPS+ and was barely above replacement level overall. The Red Sox have already hinted they’d be open to an upgrade there, and Seager would clearly qualify.
Then there’s Los Angeles, where a reunion would have obvious appeal. Seager spent his Dodgers years there before leaving for Texas, and the familiarity alone makes the idea easy to picture.
The Dodgers could put him at shortstop and move Mookie Betts to second, a position where Betts has plenty of experience. Or they could leave Betts at short, where he has settled in well, and slide Seager to second, a less demanding spot that might help keep him healthier.
Tommy Edman would then move back into a super-utility role.
The Yankees have also been linked to Seager before, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they were still interested. George Lombard Jr. is the shortstop of the present and future in the Bronx, which means Seager would likely have to move to third base for a deal to happen. New York has already made it clear it wants better production than Ryan McMahon has given them since coming over from the Rockies, and Seager’s left-handed bat would play well with that short porch in right field.
Philadelphia is another club with a clear need. Trea Turner is signed through 2033, but his defense at shortstop has become unplayable, and the Phillies are open to moving him, possibly to the outfield, while finding a new shortstop.
Seager would give Dave Dombrowski a major upgrade as he tries to keep the Phillies’ window open a little longer. The lineup would get even more left-handed, but the upgrade over what Turner gave them this season could make that worth it.
Toronto rounds out the list. The Blue Jays had one of the worst offenses in baseball last season, and that lack of production was a major reason for their fall from the heights of 2025.
Seager could fit at shortstop or second base, allowing Toronto to reshuffle around Andrés Giménez and Ernie Clement. Clement, in particular, may be most valuable when he’s used as a heavily deployed multi-position player.
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