The Texas Rangers have placed Corey Seager on the 7 day concussion injured list, retroactive to June 12, the team announced today. To take his place on the active roster, the Rangers have activated Josh Smith from the injured list.
We discussed this possibility earlier today, noting that Seager would be eligible to return as early as Friday, when the Rangers start their series against the Padres. It is noteworthy to me that Smith isn’t in the starting lineup today, despite being activated, with Cody Freeman and offensive catalyst Nicky Lopez manning the up-the-middle infield spots, and Ezequiel Duran joining Smith on the bench today.
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