The Texas Rangers place shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list, according to reports. The move clears roster space for second baseman Josh Smith to return after a roughly six-week absence that included a bout with viral meningitis. Smith, 28, is listed as available off the bench in the Rangers’ home game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. While Smith primarily plays second base, he can also play all four infield positions and has experience in the outfield. His return comes as the Rangers manage multiple injuries across the roster. In early May, Smith was sidelined by a combination of glute and wrist injuries before the later illness. With Seager temporarily inactive under the concussion protocol, the Rangers adjust their infield and bench options to cover available roles. The concussion list indicates a minimum seven-day timeframe under Major League Baseball’s concussion procedures, while Smith’s activation reflects recovery from the meningitis episode and readiness to play in a limited capacity initially.
Rangers place Corey Seager on concussion list; Josh Smith returns after meningitis illness
The Texas Rangers place shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list, according to reports. The move clears roster space for second baseman Josh Smith to return after a roughly six-week abs...
- Texas Rangers place Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list.
- Josh Smith returns from a roughly six-week absence after viral meningitis.
- Smith is available off the bench in the Rangers’ Monday night home game against the Minnesota Twins.
- Smith has mainly played second base but can cover all four infield positions and has outfield experience.
- The Rangers’ move occurs amid broader injuries affecting multiple players.
The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list, clearing the way for second baseman Josh Smith to return from a six-week absence that included a bout with viral meningitis. Smith was available off the bench Monday night at home against Minnesota. The 28-year-old was primarily the second baseman before being sidelined by glute and wrist injuries in early May, but he can play all four infield positions and has been an outfielder as well for a team that's currently dealing with several injuries.
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