The MLB trade market is once again ablaze with speculation—this time surrounding the Texas Rangers and their franchise shortstop Corey Seager, who is reportedly drawing heavy interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers in what could become one of the most high-profile trades of the 2025 season.
Seager, a key figure in the Rangers’ 2023 World Series title run and former World Series MVP, is in the middle of a 10-year, $325 million deal that he signed with Texas before the 2022 season. The contract includes a no-trade clause, giving Seager full authority over any potential move. Still, recent reports indicate he may be open to a return to the franchise where he began his MLB career.
According to Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly, Corey Seager could be the missing piece for a Dodgers team seeking to upgrade their infield and reignite their championship push. Seager’s elite offensive production and postseason pedigree would instantly elevate a Dodgers roster that has struggled with consistency up the middle.
Financially, the move would be bold—Seager is still owed over $30 million annually through 2031—but the Dodgers are known for making splashy, high-risk plays to keep their title window wide open. Sources say the team is willing to absorb the contract if it means securing a franchise-caliber bat for the long haul.
On top of that, early conversations suggest that the Dodgers are not only interested in acquiring Seager but also in reworking his deal with a long-term extension or restructure to ensure he remains in Los Angeles through the twilight of his career.
However, Rangers general manager Chris Young is reportedly still weighing the pros and cons of the deal, assessing both the long-term financial impact and the possibility of keeping Seager as a foundational piece for Texas’ continued contention. For now, negotiations remain ongoing.
If the blockbuster deal goes through, it would mark a stunning return to Los Angeles for Seager, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Dodgers. His return could electrify the fan base and position the team for another deep October run.
As discussions intensify, fans in both Arlington and L.A. are on high alert, awaiting what could become one of the defining moves of the 2025 season.
