Corey Seager's appendicitis threatens the Texas Rangers' late-season push, with a two-to-three week recovery window—or potentially longer if the season lingers. Marcus Semien's left-foot fracture compounds the challenge as Texas navigates a thinning middle infield. Dylan Moore was activated to add depth, while Josh Smith, Ezequiel Durán, and Cody Freeman are stepping into larger roles at SS/2B. Evan Carter's wrist injury further thins an offense that has hung in despite the injuries. Yet Texas has won five of six, leaning into resilience.

replacement depth is being tested as Seager's absence forces a reshuffled lineup. The club chased a spark with Moore's call-up and Smith's expected workload at short, with Durán and Freeman handling infield duties. The Rangers need continued production from the lineup to bridge the gap while Seager recovers.