Trading for Corey Seager is a concept that immediately divides a room. On one hand, you have the injury history and a contract that still has six years and roughly $186 million remaining ($31 million AAV). On the other, you have one of the most productive left-handed bats in the game—a World Series MVP who, when healthy, alters the entire complexion of a lineup. For the New York Mets, moving Seager to third base alongside Francisco Lindor would create perhaps the most formidable left side of the infield in baseball.
For the Texas Rangers, the motivation to deal Seager comes down to financial flexibility and retooling a roster that has seemingly hit a wall.