Corey Seager's .179 Batting Average is the Real Story, and Baseball Fans Are Shaking Their Heads

Alright, Emerald City! You gotta see what's happening down in Texas with the Rangers, because even though our M's are battling hard, we gotta keep an eye on the competition. They just activated their star shortstop, Corey Seager, from the 10-day IL today. He's been out with lower back inflammation since May 13, and get this: he's expected to be back in the lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. But before you think this is some big scary comeback for our rivals, let me hit you with the real kicker.

What in the World Happened to Corey Seager's Bat?

Seriously, this dude is a five-time All-Star, a two-time World Series MVP, and he was even runner-up for regular-season MVP in 2023 behind Shohei Ohtani. He single-handedly won the World Series for the Rangers in 2023 when they beat the Diamondbacks in five games. And don't forget, he did it before with the Dodgers in 2020 too. This guy is clutch. But right now? He's batting a putrid .179 this season. One-seventy-nine! He's got 7 homers and 20 RBIs in 42 games, which, okay, those are decent power numbers, but the average? The real kicker, though, is he's hitless in a career-worst 27 consecutive at-bats. Twenty-seven! How does a player of his caliber go that long without a hit? It just shows you even the best can fall into a slump. Our boys at T-Mobile Park know what it's like to grind, but that kind of cold streak is just brutal.

Rangers Shaking Things Up With Langford's Return

It's not just Seager making a return though. The Rangers also activated outfielder Wyatt Langford from the 10-day IL. He's been sidelined since April 21 with a forearm flexor strain, and his early season numbers weren't exactly lighting it up either, batting .238 with one homer and four RBIs in 20 games. Remember last year, though? This kid, just 24, put up 22 dingers, 62 RBIs, and 22 steals in 134 games. That's some serious potential they're hoping to get back. He even did a rehab stint at Round Rock, where he went 2-for-10 with a homer, two RBIs, and five walks in four minor league games.

To make room for these guys, the Rangers are doing some serious shuffling. They optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna, who was hitting .253 with nine RBIs in 37 games, and utility man Cody Freeman, who had just one game and one hit. And get this: they designated Sam Haggerty for assignment. Haggerty, at 32, only batted .159 with one RBI in 35 games for them. He was even activated from the bereavement list just to get DFA'd. Talk about a tough week! They also signed right-hander Josh Sborz, who's been around, to a minor league deal with Round Rock after he posted a 4.86 ERA in 143 appearances for them from 2021-24. These guys are clearly trying to spark something.

So, there you have it, folks. Two big bats are back for the Rangers as they get ready to face the Cleveland Guardians. The question is, can Seager shake off that brutal slump and play like the MVP we all know he can be? And can Langford bring that spark from last season? Our Mariners are gonna keep battling, but we've got to watch what these guys do. This could be a defining moment for the Rangers' early season push, and we'll be here, green and blue hearts pounding, watching every single pitch. Let's go M's!

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