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Rangers Must Trade Corey Seager by Aug 3 or Lose Control

7/10/2026

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Summary

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Texas Rangers must trade Corey Seager by August 3, 2026 or his no-trade clause begins.
Seager, on a 10-year, $325 million deal, posted a .182 average and .667 OPS in 51 games before going on the injured list on July 1.
Boston Red Sox are interested and can assume part of his salary.
If Texas keeps Seager past the deadline, his eight-team no-trade list expands to all 29 clubs, requiring his approval for trade.

History

Historical Context

Following the 232-day 1994-95 strike, the 1995 collective bargaining agreement reshaped MLB contract rules, enabling long-term deals such as the Texas Rangers’ $325 million, 10-year contract with Corey Seager. That deal obliges the Rangers to trade Seager by Aug 3 2026 or extend his no-trade list to all clubs, prompting interest from the Boston Red Sox.

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Story summary

Texas Rangers must trade Corey Seager by August 3, 2026 or his no-trade clause begins.
Seager, on a 10-year, $325 million deal, posted a .182 average and .667 OPS in 51 games before going on the injured list on July 1.
Boston Red Sox are interested and can assume part of his salary.
If Texas keeps Seager past the deadline, his eight-team no-trade list expands to all 29 clubs, requiring his approval for trade.

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