Corey Seager, the Texas Rangers’ shortstop, will undergo surgery to address a sports hernia, effectively ending his third season with the team, according to general manager Chris Young on Thursday.
Seager was evaluated by doctors in Arizona earlier this week and is scheduled for surgery on Friday. This will be Seager’s second sports hernia surgery within the past year, this time on the opposite side of his abdomen from the previous operation.
“Given the current stage of the season, we believe this is the best course of action for him to ensure a full recovery, have a productive offseason, and be prepared for spring training,” Young said before the team’s series opener against the Mariners.
Seager had been placed on the 10-day injured list on September 4 due to right hip discomfort, which had been affecting him for about a month.
The World Series MVP from last year missed most of spring training following surgery in January for a sports hernia. Last week, Seager expressed hope to return this season but acknowledged the need for a complete offseason to prepare for 2025.
“You can’t miss two offseasons,” Seager remarked. “You need to be healthy and get back into shape. I didn’t have proper preparation last year. It’s something you need to have.”
Seager finished the season with a .278 average, 30 home runs, and 74 RBIs in 123 games, marking his third consecutive season with 30 homers since signing a 10-year, $325 million contract with Texas.
Following a short spring training, Seager managed only two home runs and eight RBIs in his first 29 games of the regular season. However, since May 3, the 30-year-old has hit .296 with 27 homers and 66 RBIs.
Young explained, “Corey was dealing with some discomfort and is crucial to our team and future. It wouldn’t be wise to have him continue playing through the pain, potentially risking further injury. The best course of action was to proceed with the surgery and ensure a complete recovery.”
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