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Rangers Place Corey Seager on Concussion IL After Collision

6/16/2026

Summary

Seager Concussion

Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on a seven-day concussion injured list, retroactive to Friday.
He collided with catcher Carter Jensen, homered, and later reported concussion-like symptoms.
Manager Skip Schumaker said Seager’s condition fluctuates and he will be eligible to return Friday if symptom-free.
Infielder Josh Smith was activated, can play all infield spots, and is hitting .217 in 31 games, filling the roster gap while Seager recovers.

Summary

Seager Concussion

Corey Seager suffered a concussion after a home-plate collision at Kauffman Stadium scoring on Brandon Nimmo’s double.
Manager Skip Schumaker said the Rangers will rely on Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith for defense as injuries to Evan Carter and Michael Helman strain outfield depth.
The Rangers are 35-36 on June 15, 2026, one game behind Seattle, with Nicky López starting at shortstop and batting eighth versus Twins right-hander Mike Paredes.

History

Historical Context

After MLB and the MLBPA introduced a concussion protocol on 29 March 2011 that created a 7-day injured list, teams have reshaped rosters for head injuries. In June 2026 the Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on that list after a collision, forcing the club to call on depth players like Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran.

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Seager Concussion

Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on a seven-day concussion injured list, retroactive to Friday.
He collided with catcher Carter Jensen, homered, and later reported concussion-like symptoms.
Manager Skip Schumaker said Seager’s condition fluctuates and he will be eligible to return Friday if symptom-free.
Infielder Josh Smith was activated, can play all infield spots, and is hitting .217 in 31 games, filling the roster gap while Seager recovers.

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