Corey Seager Not Ready to Return; Rangers’ Jung Still Out

## Corey Seager‘s Slowed Return and the Texas Rangers’ Injury Woes

This blog post takes a look at the Texas Rangers’ battered lineup, focusing on Corey Seager’s frustratingly slow return and the ongoing rehab of Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford. The team’s dealing with a pile-up of injuries that’s really testing their offense and defense, and manager Skip Schumaker has his hands full just keeping things afloat.

Seager’s Setback: A Slower Path Back to the Field

Hopes were high for Corey Seager’s return, but it’s been one delay after another. Even though he’s eligible to come off the injured list for his lower back inflammation, he hasn’t started full baseball activities yet.

So, we’re still waiting for him to take live batting practice or field ground balls at shortstop. Honestly, it’s taking longer than most people expected.

Manager Skip Schumaker said Seager did some drills before the Houston series opener. But those back spasms, which cropped up out of nowhere on an off day, just aren’t letting go.

The slow recovery stands out, especially since Seager was in a brutal hitting slump before landing on the IL. He hadn’t gotten a hit in seven straight games and was stuck in a career-worst 0-for-27 stretch.

His last game was way back on May 13th. The Rangers’ offense has felt his absence ever since.

A Deeper Look at Seager’s Struggles and the Team’s Concerns

Seager’s numbers this season are rough. At 32, he’s hitting just .179, with seven homers and 20 RBIs.

That puts him near the bottom among qualified hitters—165th out of 170. He’s got 28 hits, 22 walks, and a worrying 50 strikeouts in 182 plate appearances.

The team even had to cancel a scheduled live BP session for him. He’s been jogging and hitting in the cage, but clearly, he’s not ready for game action yet.

Other Rangers Facing Time on the Sidelines

Seager’s not the only one stuck on the bench. The Rangers are missing several key players, and it’s really stretching their roster thin.

Jung’s Shoulder Scare and Langford’s Progress

Third baseman Josh Jung missed his second straight game after diving for a ball and jamming his non-throwing shoulder. Fortunately, his MRI didn’t show any major damage, which is a relief considering his history with that shoulder.

Jung says he’s got full range of motion and has already started swinging and doing his defensive work. His return could come sooner than Seager’s, but nothing’s set in stone yet.

Wyatt Langford, meanwhile, is making strides. He’s been out since April 22nd with a forearm strain, but he’s back to taking batting practice in the cage.

If things keep moving in the right direction, he’ll try live BP and running the bases soon, maybe even start rehab games next weekend. That’s good news for a young player who’s flashed some real promise since his call-up.

Smith’s Viral Battle and Schumaker’s Strategic Approach

Second baseman Josh Smith’s situation stands out as a bit unusual. He landed in the hospital with viral meningitis while already dealing with a right glute strain.

It’s definitely concerning, but there’s some hope he’ll be back at the ballpark soon. That alone says a lot about how much better he’s feeling.

Manager Skip Schumaker said the team stays in close contact and keeps a careful eye on every injured player. The Rangers have to juggle a tricky mix of recoveries, and honestly, figuring out when to push or hold back isn’t always clear-cut.

 
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