Corey Seager’s return from a 23-game absence due to back inflammation injects urgency into the Rangers’ AL West race, as they face the Astros in a pivotal series. The shortstop, who’s battled injuries and slumped stats this season (.182 batting average, 10 HR, 25 RBI), looked sharp in rehab games — even hitting a homer. With the Rangers holding a slim half-game lead, Seager’s presence alone could shift momentum. Meanwhile, the team added pitcher Chase Silseth via trade and made several roster moves, including calling up Luis Curvelo and designating Marco Gonzales for assignment — all part of a busy, high-stakes push toward playoff positioning.

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