Why Rangers 'last call' to trade Corey Seager is at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Texas Rangers face a pivotal deadline of August 3, 2026 — the MLB trade deadline — to decide whether to trade shortstop Corey Seager. This date represents what is described as the 'last call' for the Rangers to move Seager, making it a critical roster decision for the franchise. The timing suggests the Rangers must weigh trading the star shortstop before that cutoff or commit to keeping him beyond that point.