Rangers make Corey Seager decision amid 0-27 slump

The Texas Rangers are scheduled to face off against the Houston Astros on Friday with the goal of advancing to a 22-22 record. With the possibility of bringing the record back to .500, and Corey Seager seemingly in a slump, manager Skip Schumaker is making some changes to the lineup for Friday's matchup.Reports indicate that the 32-year-old shortstop is being given a rest day against the Astros, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Seager is in the midst of the worst slump in his career, recording zero hits in his last 27 at-bats.“Corey Seager off day amidst his career worst 0-for-27 skid,” reported Landry.A day away from baseball might just be what Seager needs to reset. While the 12-year veteran sits out against the Astros, the Rangers will start Ezequiel Duran at shortstop. Duran will be batting out of the two-hole.Seager, who is a five-time All-Star, has been ice-cold at the plate all season long. In the 42 games he has played so far in the campaign, Seager has only recorded 28 hits, seven home runs, and 20 RBIs through 156 at-bats, giving him a poor .179 batting average and .286 OBP. Those numbers are drastically low compared to his career averages (.285 batting average, .359 OBP).Luckily for Seager, there is still plenty of time to bounce back. It's only mid-May, and the 2026 season lasts through September. Considering the AL West is a close race as well, a mid-to-late-season surge from the longtime veteran could be what the Rangers need to make a serious push for the playoffs.The Texas Rangers are scheduled to face off against the Houston Astros on Friday with the goal of advancing to a 22-22 record. With the possibility of bringing the record back to . 500, and Corey Seager seemingly in a slump, manager Skip Schumaker is making some changes to the lineup for Friday's matchup.