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  • Hitless as DH
    Seager started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

    Advice: Seager, who was removed from Wednesday's game with a bruised shin, was available a day later for DH duties. It's unclear if he'll be limited to DH for a stretch. If so, Josh Smith will fill in at shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 5:52 pm
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
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  • Cleared for DH duties Thursday
    Seager (shin) will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Thursday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Seager was removed late in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Seattle after getting hit by a pitch in the seventh inning. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, manager Bruce Bochy said after the contest that Seager's left shin "swelled up pretty good," but the 29-year-old evidently feels good enough Thursday to give it a go, albeit in a non-defensive role. Josh Smith will take over Seager's usual duties at shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 8:45 am
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Corey Seager in lineup against Seattle on Thurs.
    Corey Seager (shin) is in the Rangers’ starting lineup as a designated hitter against the Mariners on Thursday.

    Advice: Good news. Seager was hit in the shin by a pitch on Wednesday and was diagnosed with a contusion, but it appears that won’t stop the 29-year-old from getting back on the diamond. The team is taking somewhat of a precaution by placing him as a designated hitter, but for fantasy purposes, managers can breathe easy for the time being. Rotoworld Today, 8:45 am
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Fans 10, matches career high
    Kremer (1-2) earned the win Wednesday over the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over 5.1 innings while striking out 10.

    Advice: Kremer shut out the Angels over the first five innings before surrendering a solo homer to Mike Trout in the sixth, followed by a single to Nolan Schanuel, which would lead to the right-hander being relieved by Jacob Webb. Kremer dominated Los Angeles' lineup with his four-seamer throughout the day while matching his career high with 10 strikeouts. He's now allowed three or fewer hits in three of his five starts to open the season, though he's also given up at least one home run in all but one of those outings. Rotowire.com Today, 5:21 am
     
  • Breaks home run drought
    Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

    Advice: After going yard in back-to-back games to open up 2024, Springer had been chasing his third home run for 21 games. He finally snapped the streak Wednesday, tagging Angel Zerpa for a solo homer in the fifth inning. The outfielder is slashing .232/.324/.358 with five RBI and 11 runs scored in 108 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:06 pm
     
  • Corey Seager diagnosed with left shin contusion
    The Rangers announced that Corey Seager left Wednesday’s game with a left shin contusion.

    Advice: Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief now. Seager was drilled in the shin by a pitch during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s battle against the Mariners, but it sounds like he was fortunate to avoid any structural damage. He’ll be sore for a couple of days, but it shouldn’t be anything that will keep Seager out of the Rangers’ lineup for long. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:53 pm
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Exits with bruised shin
    Seager was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to a left shin contusion, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Seager remained in the game to run the bases after taking a pitch off his shin in the seventh inning, but he was replaced on defense prior to the eighth. His ability to remain in the game immediately after getting hit suggests his injury is relatively minor, though it's still possible the Rangers sit him down for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old infielder went 0-for-2 with a walk before being pulled Wednesday and is now slashing .192/.276/.192 across his last seven games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:50 pm
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Corey Seager leaves game after hit by pitch (shin)
    Corey Seager was pulled from Wednesday’s contest against the Mariners after being hit on the shin by a pitch during the seventh inning.

    Advice: The superstar shortstop remained in the game initially to run the bases for himself but was ultimately lifted when the Rangers took the field. It’s likely that he’ll undergo some precautionary X-rays to rule out any fractures. Hopefully it’s just a bruise and he’ll be considered day-to-day. Expect Rangers’ skipper Bruce Bochy to provide an update as soon as more information is available. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:47 pm
    Corey SeagerTEX - SS
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • George Springer homers in loss to Royals
    George Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double on Wednesday against the Royals.

    Advice: Both of Springer’s hits on Wednesday against the Royals went for extra bases. He doubled in the third inning, then took Angel Zerpa deep for a solo homer in the fifth. The 34-year-old outfielder is hitting .232/.324/.358 with three homers, 11 runs scored, and three steals across 108 plate appearances. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:34 pm