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During a studio segment posted Friday by MLB Network, analyst Jake Peavy suggested that Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has the potential to win an MVP award playing in the New York Yankees' home stadium, provided he stays healthy.
The segment began with the host, whose name was not disclosed in the post, introducing the idea that Texas might consider moving veterans Seager, Jacob deGrom, and Nathan Eovaldi to free up payroll. The host also referenced MLB Network insider Jon Heyman and others who have speculated that Seager would be a good fit in New York.
Peavy emphasized that any trade involving one of the Rangers' veterans would require the player's approval, describing it as a three-way decision. He added that if Seager, deGrom, and Eovaldi were available on the free-agent market, they would attract significant attention. However, he placed Seager in a distinct category from the two pitchers.
Key Analysis
"Corey Seager is a difference maker," Peavy stated, pointing to the 2023 season when Seager helped Texas win the World Series and was named World Series MVP for the second time in his career. When the host brought up New York, Peavy focused on how Seager's left-handed swing would suit the Bronx ballpark. "You put him in that ballpark, left-handed," Peavy explained.
Neither the host nor Peavy mentioned any offer from the Yankees or trade discussions between the two clubs. The segment also did not address whether Seager would approve a move. Seager holds 10-and-5 rights, which grant him the ability to veto any trade.
Seager made two trips to the injured list in 2026 due to low back inflammation. On October 6, he underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The Rangers said he is expected to make a full recovery in time to begin his normal offseason work.
Originally reported by yardbarker.