Concussion Woes Sideline Rangers' Corey Seager

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday, retroactive to Friday, as symptoms from a collision last week in Kansas City persisted. Seager assured personnel he was fine following the first-inning collision with Royals catcher Carter Jensen, even hitting a home run in his next at-bat and playing the full game. However, he began experiencing foggy and light-headed feelings, prompting the team's decision.

Manager Skip Schumaker described the intermittent nature of concussion symptoms, where a player might feel fine one moment and foggy the next, making it difficult to determine full recovery. The team reinstated Josh Smith from the injured list to fill Seager's spot, with hopes that Seager could return as soon as he is eligible this Friday, provided he is symptom-free. Schumaker acknowledged the lack of a definitive rehab progression for concussions, leading to an uncertain return date for Seager.

This latest injury adds to Seager's season, as he has played in only 47 of the Rangers' 71 games due to a previous back injury and leg issues in past seasons. The Rangers may explore managing his playing time, potentially utilizing him more as a designated hitter while still valuing his defense at shortstop. Meanwhile, Josh Smith is back after recovering from viral meningitis, having performed well on his rehab assignment with seven hits and two home runs.