A recent report from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon highlights the hurdles a trade for Seager would face for the Red Sox and any other interested club. The Rangers have signaled they prefer to keep Seager and would only consider dealing him if their season starts to slip. The article describes Seager’s situation as a “last call” scenario for a potential trade: the Rangers do not want to part with him, they want to stay competitive and get healthy for a postseason push, but under several weeks of underperforming play, moving Seager could become a topic of internal discussion.
Seager’s contract adds another layer of complexity. He has a no-trade clause that would allow him to block moves to eight teams, and even teams beyond that list might face a difficult path to acquiring him. The report also notes Seager’s health history, including six trips to the injured list over the past two seasons, with two incidents this year related to lower back inflammation. Financial considerations are significant, as Seager is owed the remainder of a $31 million salary for 2026, plus $155 million over the following five years.
The Red Sox have shown interest in Seager in the past, but the Rangers reportedly set a high asking price. Sources familiar with the conversations indicated that multiple clubs, including Boston, queried the Rangers about Seager during the previous offseason. The Rangers’ stance was clear: they would need a substantial return to consider moving Seager, given their desire to be competitive and the potential impact on their long-term plans.
In short, Seager’s trade prospects remain uncertain. While the Red Sox and other teams could be interested, the combination of his contract, health history, and the Rangers’ reluctance to trade him at this time all contribute to a challenging path to a deal. The situation will likely evolve as the season progresses and as the Rangers’ performance influences their decisions around Seager.
