Rangers' Corey Seager Has Surgery for Hernia Injury; May Be Ready for MLB Opening Day

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager underwent surgery to repair a left sports hernia, and the team is hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day.

Rangers general manager Chris Young spoke with reporters on the matter Tuesday. Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today provided more details.

Seager, the reigning World Series MVP, just hit .327 (1.013 OPS) alongside 33 home runs, 96 RBI and an American League-high 42 doubles for the Rangers despite missing 43 games largely due to hamstring and thumb injuries.

Seager was sensational in the playoffs, hitting .318 with six homers, 12 RBI and 18 runs in 17 games. Three of his six home runs occurred in the Rangers' five-game World Series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Needless to say, the reigning American League MVP runner-up is an invaluable member of the Rangers, who would obviously love to have him back for the beginning of the season. Texas begins its World Series title defense on March 28 at home versus the Chicago Cubs.

If the star isn't available for Opening Day, then Texas has two shortstop options in Ezequiel Duran and Josh H. Smith, both of whom filled in for Seager at times last season.