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Rangers Shut Down Seager and Semien as Playoff Bid Fades

A seven-game skid plus Houston holding the tiebreaker left Texas with no realistic path entering the final week.

Aug 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates with Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (4) after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) runs the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (15) walks to the mound for a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien are done for the season after late-August injuries.
  • Seager had an emergency appendectomy and Semien suffered a fractured foot, ending their fourth year together up the middle.
  • Nathan Eovaldi was previously shut down with a rotator cuff strain, while Evan Carter broke his right wrist and Adolis García has been limited by a quad issue.
  • Houston swept Texas last week and owns the season-series tiebreaker, a key factor in the Rangers falling out of contention.
  • Bochy said Jacob deGrom will make his final scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins, marking his 30th outing of the year.