The Texas Rangers activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Saturday afternoon.
In a corresponding move, infielder Jonathan Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.
Seager suffered a right hamstring strain on April 22 against the Athletics. Since then, the Rangers have spiraled. They posted a 2-8 record without the five-time All-Star and dropped from first to fourth in the AL West.
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He will be available for tonight’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners as Texas looks to rebuild some momentum.
Last season, the shortstop recorded 30 home runs, 74 RBIs and a .278/.353/.512 batting line in 123 games.
This season, he owns four home runs with a .286/.345/.468 slash line in 21 appearances.
Ornelas is a 24-year-old prospect. He made six plate appearances and went 0-for-5 with a walk. He batted .251 in Triple-A last season.
