The Yankees are talking Corey Seager. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the Texas Rangers intend to explore trading their star shortstop at this week’s GM meetings in Las Vegas, and Jon Heyman of MLB Network says the Rangers and Yankees have already had dialogue about him. But let’s be clear — this is dialogue, not a deal. No offer has been reported, and Heyman doesn’t know which side started the talks. Heyman says the Yankees would probably play Seager at third base, citing his hands and his arm — but Seager hasn’t agreed to a position change, and he holds full no-trade protection, so he can veto any deal. Texas still owes him $155 million over the final five years of his contract. Rangers president Chris Young says the club is “very open-minded” exploring the trade market, but not under financial pressure to move a contract. Seager is coming off his worst offensive season — a .227 average with 20 home runs in 102 games — plus elbow surgery in October. Still, in a weak shortstop market, the 2023 World Series MVP is the biggest name out there. Nothing is done yet. But the Yankees are listening.
Sources:
– The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal, Nov. 10, 2026 — Rangers intend to explore trading Corey Seager at the GM meetings in Las Vegas
– MLB Network, Jon Heyman, Nov. 11, 2026 — Rangers and Yankees have had dialogue about Seager; Yankees would probably play him at third base; which club started the dialogue and how involved New York is are unknown
– Dallas Sports Journal, Jake Rogers, Nov. 11, 2026 — reporting Heyman’s comments; Rangers president Chris Young says the club is “very open-minded” exploring the trade market but not under financial duress
– theScore, Nov. 11, 2026 — Seager’s 2026 season (.227/.312/.424, 20 HR, 51 RBI, 102 games); contract details ($155M owed over final 5 years, $31M/yr through 2031, full no-trade via 10-and-5 rights); other possible fits: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Dodgers, Braves
Photo credits:
– Corey Seager batting for the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium, July 8, 2024 — Sewageboy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
– Corey Seager at the plate for the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field, April 1, 2024 — Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
– Corey Seager portrait, Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field, April 1, 2024 — Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
– New York Yankees primary logo and Texas Rangers logo — public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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