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Seager Out with Back Inflammation; Jung Poised to Return

5/26/2026

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Seager Out

Corey Seager stayed out Monday because of lower back inflammation.
He has seven homers, 20 RBIs, a .179 average, ranks 165th of 170 qualified hitters, entered a 0-for-27 slump and was hitless in his last seven games.
Josh Jung’s MRI showed no structural damage, allowing a possible return as early as Tuesday.

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Schumaker Names Jung

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker names Josh Jung the leading candidate for the July All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
He says Jung’s MRI but lingering soreness will decide whether he starts or pinch-hits in the series.
Rangers shift Ezequiel Duran to third base, Michael Helman to shortstop, and Justin Foscue to second base.
The Rangers handle Jung cautiously to protect their top offensive player while three starters remain on the injured list.

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Seager Sidelined

The Rangers were swept by the last-place Los Angeles Angels, deepening their offensive woes.
Manager Skip Schumaker said Corey Seager’s lower-back inflammation placed him on the injured list on May 15 and may sideline him for two weeks.
Schumaker noted Seager’s Saturday workout fell short and his Sunday live batting practice was postponed.
The team hopes the injury period will give Seager a mental break amid the club’s scoring slump.

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Seager Out

Corey Seager stayed out Monday because of lower back inflammation.
He has seven homers, 20 RBIs, a .179 average, ranks 165th of 170 qualified hitters, entered a 0-for-27 slump and was hitless in his last seven games.
Josh Jung’s MRI showed no structural damage, allowing a possible return as early as Tuesday.

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