ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the seven-day concussion list, clearing the way for second baseman Josh Smith to return from a six-week absence that included a bout with viral meningitis.<\/p>\n
Smith was available off the bench in a 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Monday night, fouling out to the catcher on the only pitch he saw as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning.<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old was primarily the second baseman before being sidelined by glute and wrist injuries in early May, but Smith can play all four infield positions and has been an outfielder as well for a team that’s currently dealing with several injuries.<\/p>\n
The move on Seager is retroactive to Friday, a day after he collided with Kansas City catcher Carter Jensen while trying to score from first base on a double by Brandon Nimmo.<\/p>\n
The two-time World Series MVP stayed in the game and homered. Seager missed 19 games in May and early June with lower back inflammation.<\/p>\n
Manager Skip Schumaker said Seager mentioned a sore jaw while staying in the 4-2 victory over the Royals, then the five-time All-Star began reporting concussion symptoms after the game. Schumaker didn’t want to say whether he thinks Seager will be ready when he’s eligible to return Friday at home against San Diego.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’ve been on one before, they’re so tricky,\u201d Schumaker said. \u201cHe went through a hitting progression and fielding and throwing the other day, and running. And everything was checking out, and then the last part of the running, didn\u2019t feel good. So, similar type of stuff yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Seager was in the worst slump of his career when he took a few days off in mid-May and ended up with a sore back that sidelined him longer. He’s hitting .186 with nine homers and 24 RBIs.<\/p>\n
Smith was already on the 10-day injured list with a right glute strain while also dealing with left wrist inflammation when he was hospitalized about a month ago with viral meningitis after feeling ill. He rejoined the team in late May.<\/p>\n
Smith appeared in eight games on rehab assignments with Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock. He is hitting .217 in 31 games for the Rangers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe thing I\u2019ve been worried about most is my wrist, but that\u2019s been feeling good,\u201d Smith said. \u201cThe strength and stamina is, in my opinion, something you can kind of manage in baseball.\u201d<\/p>\n
There could be an occasional need for Smith in the outfield with Evan Carter sidelined by a right oblique strain and Michael Helman out with a fractured right index finger.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe went through some stuff,\u201d Schumaker said of Smith. \u201cI mean, that was not easy, all the stuff that he went through physically, probably mentally as well. There\u2019s going to be a lot of guys with a lot of moving parts here. So I think you\u2019ll see him playing all over the field.\u201d<\/p>\n
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