The Texas Rangers reinstated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10‑day injured list and added newly acquired right‑hander Chase Silseth to the active roster ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The club announced a series of additional roster moves as it continues to navigate injuries and pitching needs.
Seager Returns After Missing 23 Games
Seager, 32, had been sidelined since July 1 with lower‑back inflammation, missing 23 games. He appeared in two rehab outings with Double‑A Frisco earlier this week, going 1-for-5 with a home run and a walk while handling all six defensive chances at shortstop.
Despite the time missed, Seager still leads the Rangers with 50 starts at shortstop this season. He enters Friday batting .182 with 10 home runs, six doubles, 25 RBI and 28 walks across 51 games, while posting a .979 fielding percentage. Since 2023, Texas is 207–187 (.525) with Seager in the starting lineup and 97–104 (.483) without him.
Silseth Joins Club After Midweek Trade
Silseth, 26, reported to the Rangers after being acquired Wednesday from the Los Angeles Angels alongside catcher Logan O’Hoppe in exchange for minor‑league infielder Angel Arredondo. The right‑hander has been one of the Angels’ most effective relievers this season, posting a 3–2 record and 2.72 ERA over 47 appearances. He has struck out 48 batters in 39.2 innings, held opponents to a .230 average, and allowed just three home runs.
Additional Roster Moves
Right‑hander Luis Curvelo was recalled from Triple‑A Round Rock for his fourth stint with the club this season. Curvelo has logged eight relief appearances for Texas, and posted a 2.89 ERA with 11 strikeouts in seven July outings for Round Rock.
Infielder Josh Smith and right‑hander Winston Santos were optioned to Triple‑A. Smith has appeared in 45 games across three stints with Texas this year, batting .213 while making starts at four different positions. Santos, who made his Major League debut July 1, did not pitch during his brief return to the club this week.
Left‑hander Marco Gonzales was designated for assignment. Gonzales made two relief appearances after being selected from Round Rock on July 21, earning one save and posting a 1.50 ERA over six innings.
With Friday’s transactions, the Rangers’ Major League roster stands at 39 players, with eight players remaining on the 60‑day injured list.
