Rangers' Corey Seager Undergoes Emergency Surgery Amid Playoff Push

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager underwent an emergency appendectomy after experiencing abdominal pain during a game, with surgery reported successful and no complications. While there is no definitive timetable for his return, the team expects him to miss several weeks but remains hopeful he could return for the final stretch of the regular season, depending on the Rangers' playoff prospects. Seager's absence is a significant blow, as he is the team's most valuable player, and the Rangers are currently 4.5 games behind the final American League Wild Card spot with just under a month left. Josh Smith is expected to take over primary shortstop duties during Seager's recovery. Seager's injury adds to a mounting list of Rangers players sidelined, including Marcus Semien, Evan Carter, and Nathan Eovaldi, which has severely impacted their postseason chances. The team is cautiously optimistic but acknowledges the challenge ahead as they navigate this critical period without several key players.