PT TODAY: Josh Smith to fill in for Seager in TEX
Apr 13 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: A strained hamstring will put Rangers SS Corey Seager on the shelf for a month; OF Leody Taveras activated to replace him on the roster.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Seager’s Grade 2 strain means he’ll be out a minimum of four weeks. TEX will shift UT Josh Smith to shortstop most nights while Seager is out, with fellow youngster Ezequiel Duran filling in against some LH starters. That opens up an OF spot for Taveras, who’ll slot back into his accustomed CF role. It also means that OFs Bubba Thompson and Travis Jankowski will both keep their roster spots for now, providing occasional speed. Obviously, none of the above will be able to replace Seager’s production in the TEX lineup, but the...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Clayton Beeter returns to the Nationals bullpen, but his role remains to be seen. Plus, Victor Vodnik's injury shuffles the Colorado pen; roster churn in Miami; and more...
May 22 2026 9:28am
May 22 2026 9:28am
After two walk-filled outings, Braxton Garrett heads back to Triple-A. Plus Matt Brash and Eli White return, and Zach Thornton logs his MLB debut.
May 21 2026 8:46am
May 21 2026 8:46am
Dylan Crews and Gerrit Cole make high-profile returns to the majors; Drake Baldwin and Royce Lewis are among those going in the opposite direction in a busy day of roster movement.
May 20 2026 7:40am
May 20 2026 7:40am
Jackson Holliday returns from his hamate injury; Braves activate Acuna; Pirates lose O'Hearn and summon The Password; and more...
May 19 2026 7:33am
May 19 2026 7:33am
Brice Matthews would seem to be the player most affected by the Jose Altuve injury. Plus roster moves in Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Diego and their impact on playing time.
May 18 2026 8:23am
May 18 2026 8:23am
