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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and New York Yankees have had dialogue about shortstop Corey Seager, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said Wednesday. Heyman also said he does not know which club started that dialogue or how involved New York is.
His comments came a day after Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Rangers intend to explore trading Seager at the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas this week.
Corey Seager’s Potential Fit With New York Yankees
MLB Network posted the exchange Wednesday. Heyman discussed both Seager and rookie George Lombard Jr. as possibilities at third base if New York acquired the Rangers shortstop.
“I think the way they think about it is probably to have Seager play third base,” Heyman said.
Heyman cited Seager’s hands and arm as reasons he could handle the transition. His comments did not establish that Seager has agreed to change positions. Heyman also did not identify which club initiated the conversations or describe an offer.
Heyman had previously advocated a Seager acquisition in a New York Post column. Joel Sherman pushed back on the proposal during their discussion on “The Show” earlier this week.
Heyman also identified Alec Bohm as a less expensive option and indicated New York is considering multiple infielders.
Corey Seager Has 5 Years Remaining On Texas Rangers Contract
Seager is owed $155 million over the final five seasons of the 10-year, $325 million contract he signed with Texas in December 2021.
The contract gives Seager control over any potential move. He has 10-and-5 rights, allowing a player with at least 10 years of major league service and five consecutive seasons with his current club to veto a trade.
Seager hit .227/.312/.424 with 20 home runs and 51 RBI in 102 games in 2026.
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