Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Rangers Open Trade Market Ahead of Deadline, Seager Struggles

8/3/2026

30 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

President Chris Young said the Rangers are taking offers on any player before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline.
Trailing the Astros by 2.5 games at 55-57, a Sunday loss would widen the gap and could prompt more moves.
Corey Seager hits .188 with .672 OPS and has a $160 million contract through 2031 while pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom have full no-trade clauses.

History

Historical Context

After owners pushed a salary-cap plan in early 1994, the MLB Players Association struck on August 12, 1994, creating a 232-day work stoppage. The 1995 settlement ended the strike, restored free agency and set a July 31 trade deadline, a framework that still forces teams such as the Texas Rangers to balance payroll and deadline pressure when negotiating contracts.

1 of 2

Story summary

President Chris Young said the Rangers are taking offers on any player before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline.
Trailing the Astros by 2.5 games at 55-57, a Sunday loss would widen the gap and could prompt more moves.
Corey Seager hits .188 with .672 OPS and has a $160 million contract through 2031 while pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom have full no-trade clauses.

1 / 2