Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young moved decisively to shut down speculation surrounding Corey Seager’s future, making it clear the organization has no interest in trading its star shortstop despite recent rumors circulating around the league.
Interest from other teams increased after Texas made a significant roster change earlier this offseason, trading longtime second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in a deal that brought outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Arlington. That move led some rival executives and observers to speculate whether the Rangers might also consider moving Seager, but Young pushed back strongly on that notion.
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“Corey Seager is a great player, and teams are looking for great players,” Young said. “And I, you know, for whatever reason, maybe they thought by trading Marcus that we would be open on Corey.”
Young acknowledged that multiple teams have reached out to the Rangers to inquire about Seager’s availability, but emphasized that those calls do not reflect Texas’ intentions. Instead, he framed the interest as a reflection of Seager’s standing across the league.
“There have been a number of teams that have called and some of the teams that characterize Corey is perhaps, if you were a free agent, would be the best player on the free agent market right now,” Young said.
Seager, 31, remains one of baseball’s premier shortstops and a central figure in the Rangers’ long-term plans. He is under contract through the 2030 season, with six years and $186 million remaining on the 10-year, $325 million deal he signed prior to the 2022 campaign. He also holds limited no-trade protection, further reinforcing Texas’ control over his future.
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What matters most to Young, however, is Seager’s importance to the Rangers’ championship aspirations. “What I love is that Corey Seager is a great player for the Texas Rangers, and our goal is to win a championship,” Young said. “And to win a championship you have to have great players.”
Young made it clear that while outside interest is understandable, the idea that Texas is actively exploring a trade is misguided. “So while I understand teams checking in, I think that’s been a little bit overblown in terms of, we are not shopping Corey Seager,” he said. “We want Corey Seager to help us win our next championship.”
Since joining the Rangers, Seager has hit .278/.355/.517 with 117 home runs and 303 RBIs, earned three All-Star selections, and provided steady defensive value at shortstop. His health has been a concern at times, as he has surpassed 130 games played just once in four seasons with Texas, but his impact when available has been undeniable.
Young also noted that league-wide inquiry is a two-way street. “We call and check in on great players with other teams as well,” he said. “So teams are doing their job. I get it.”
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Ultimately, Young suggested the rumor mill gained unnecessary traction after reports surfaced from outside the Texas market. “It got out in the media from another market, and I think it got a little more momentum than it deserved,” he said. “But we are not shopping Corey Seager. I want to make that very clear.”
For the Rangers, the message is simple: Corey Seager remains a foundational piece, and the organization expects him to be a driving force as it pursues its next championship run.