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Rangers Activate Seager, Langford; Shuffle Roster

6/6/2026

Summary

Rangers Activate Seager

The Texas Rangers activated Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford from the 10-day injured list on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Seager missed 19 games, hit .179 with seven homers, 20 RBIs and a 0-for-27 slump.
Langford missed 39 games with a strain, hit .238 with one homer, four RBIs and went 2-for-10 with five walks in rehab.
The Rangers optioned Alejandro Osuna, designated Sam Haggerty and signed Josh Sborz to a minor-league deal.

Summary

Rangers Roster Shuffle

Seager signed a $325 million deal in 2022, making him highest-paid player while Texas reshapes its roster.
The Rangers signed Josh Sborz to a minor-league deal, assigning him to Triple-A Round Rock.
Sam Haggerty must be traded, released or outrighted within days or stay on the 40-man roster.
Alejandro Osuna and Cody Freeman retain options, letting Texas move them without waivers.
Club sits at 30-32, 2.5 games behind AL West leader.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, the Texas Rangers reached their first World Series, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals after a season fueled by high-priced free-agent signings. Owner Ray Davis invested $300 million in contracts, notably Alex Rodriguez’s $252 million, 10-year deal that set a record for MLB salaries. The 2026 Rangers’ activation of Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford mirrors that aggressive roster overhaul, as both players carry multimillion-dollar contracts and injury histories. Consequently, Texas must balance payroll pressure with on-field performance, echoing past debates about spending limits and competitive sustainability in the American League.

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Rangers Activate Seager

The Texas Rangers activated Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford from the 10-day injured list on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Seager missed 19 games, hit .179 with seven homers, 20 RBIs and a 0-for-27 slump.
Langford missed 39 games with a strain, hit .238 with one homer, four RBIs and went 2-for-10 with five walks in rehab.
The Rangers optioned Alejandro Osuna, designated Sam Haggerty and signed Josh Sborz to a minor-league deal.

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