Texas shortstop Corey Seager will undergo surgery to repair a sports hernia, effectively concluding the All-Star’s third season with the Rangers, as confirmed by general manager Chris Young on Thursday.
Following a medical examination in Arizona earlier this week, Seager is scheduled for the operation on Friday. This marks the second sports hernia surgery for him within a year, targeting the opposite side of his abdomen from where the initial procedure took place.
“This was a difficult decision, but given the current state of the season, we believe it’s the right choice for him to fully recover, have a productive offseason, and be ready for spring training,” Young stated ahead of a four-game series against the Mariners.
Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list on September 4 due to persistent discomfort in his right hip, an issue he had been managing for about a month.
The reigning World Series MVP had already missed a significant portion of spring training after undergoing surgery in January for a sports hernia. Recently, Seager expressed hope to return this season but acknowledged the necessity of a complete offseason to prepare for 2025.
“You can’t miss two offseasons,” Seager remarked. “It’s essential to be healthy and get back into training. I didn’t have the proper buildup last year before the season, and that’s something I need to address.”
In 123 games this season, Seager recorded a batting average of .278, hitting 30 home runs and driving in 74 runs. This achievement marks his third consecutive season with 30 home runs since signing a 10-year, $325 million contract with Texas.
After a limited spring training, Seager had only two home runs and eight RBIs in his first 29 regular-season games. However, he rebounded impressively, hitting .296 with 27 home runs and 66 RBIs since May 3.
“Corey was playing through discomfort, and he is crucial to our team’s future,” Young noted. “It wouldn’t make sense to ask him to continue playing in pain, risking further injury. The right course of action is to have the surgery and focus on a full recovery.”
