Rangers GM Takes ‘Very Clear’ Stance On Potential Red Sox Target Corey Seager

Rangers general manager Chris Young wants it to be made very clear that Texas is not shopping Corey Seager.

Of course, “not shopping” and “not willing to move” are two very different things — especially in December.

The Rangers’ current vision isn’t entirely clear after the stunning Marcus Semien trade. That kicked off a flurry of chatter around the 2023 World Series champions, specifically their other star middle infielder, Seager.

Any team eyeing October, the Boston Red Sox reportedly among them, would at least consider a Seager fit. He’s a big bat to add to the middle of the order with a lengthy postseason track record.

But Young said Sunday on SiriusXM that any calls he’s had regarding Seager have been incoming.

“Corey Seager is a great player, and teams are looking for great players,” Young said. “What I love is that Corey Seager is a great player for the Texas Rangers. Our goal is to win a championship, and to win a championship, you have to have great players.

“And so while I understand teams checking in, I think that’s been a little bit overblown in terms of — we are not shopping Corey Seager.”

Injuries long have been an issue for Seager, who played in 102 games this past season. The 31-year-old hit .271 with an .860 OPS, hitting 21 homers with 50 RBIs.