The Texas Rangers are continuing to navigate an uneven stretch offensively, and one of their biggest stars is now openly addressing his struggles at the plate.
Shortstop Corey Seager is currently enduring one of the most difficult offensive slumps of his career. The 32-year-old has gone 0-for-27 over his recent at-bats, spanning seven consecutive games without a hit. During that stretch, he has also struck out 11 times, a sharp contrast to the production expected from one of the team’s cornerstone hitters.
Overall, Seager’s batting average has dipped to .179, a number that reflects the early-season struggles he is trying to overcome. In a competitive American League West division, prolonged slumps from key players can quickly draw attention, and Seager acknowledged the situation candidly following the Rangers’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Speaking after the game, Seager admitted that while he continues to put in the work, the results simply have not followed.
“You’re obviously still working on things, and you’d like to see some better results, but you’re not getting them,” Seager said, via ESPN coverage. He emphasized that his approach has always been centered on making adjustments in real time, adding that he believes production will eventually come through continued at-bats and persistence.
“It’s one of those things that you’re going to figure it out out there,” Seager explained. “It’s always been my focus — you’re going to figure it out swinging. So right now, I want to keep going out there and trying to figure it out.”
Despite the slump, the Rangers’ leadership remains fully confident in their veteran shortstop. Manager Skip Schumaker made it clear after the win over Arizona that Seager’s spot in the lineup is not in question.
Schumaker noted that Seager continues to feel physically and mentally prepared to compete, which is a key factor in maintaining his everyday role. As long as that remains the case, the manager plans to keep him entrenched in the lineup, trusting that his track record will eventually translate back into production.
“I like him in the lineup,” Schumaker said. “So I’m going to continue putting him there if his body feels good and his mind is right. And it is, so that part is good.”
The Rangers’ lack of offensive depth also plays a role in the decision, as Seager remains one of the most reliable run producers on the roster despite his current struggles. The team does not have many internal alternatives capable of matching his impact, making patience the most practical approach.
Schumaker also pointed out that early-season slumps are not uncommon, even for established stars. Around the league, several prominent hitters have endured slow starts before eventually finding their rhythm.
“There are some really big names right now that have had tough months,” Schumaker added. “And that’s OK to start the season. That just means, in my opinion, that he’s going to have a really good five months.”
For now, the Rangers are banking on history and patience, trusting that Seager’s track record as an elite hitter will eventually reemerge as the season progresses.
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