BREAKING: Corey Seager Returns to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Blockbuster Deal
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially announced the acquisition of former 2023 World Series MVP and Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager. The deal, finalized late Sunday night, sees Seager returning to the team where he launched his Major League career, in a historic trade followed by a 7-year, $210 million contract agreement.
Sources close to the situation report that Seager, 31, turned down an 8-year offer from the Baltimore Orioles and a renewed offer from the Texas Rangers, citing his desire to return to the team that drafted and developed him. The Dodgers, looking to bolster their infield and leadership after a disappointing postseason exit in 2024, moved swiftly to secure the services of their former star.
“This is a dream come true,” Seager stated during a press conference at Dodger Stadium. “Los Angeles is where it all started for me. I’ve always had a special connection with this organization and the fans. Coming back to chase another championship with this team just felt right.”
Seager spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Dodgers, earning multiple All-Star selections and playing a key role in the team’s 2020 World Series victory, where he was named both NLCS and World Series MVP. He left Los Angeles in 2021 to sign a massive 10-year, $325 million deal with the Rangers, becoming one of the most sought-after shortstops in recent free agency history.
His time in Texas was far from disappointing. In 2023, Seager helped lead the Rangers to their first-ever World Series title, batting .318 with six home runs during the postseason and claiming the World Series MVP honors once again. His powerful bat, steady glove, and postseason pedigree made him a franchise cornerstone. However, according to insiders, a combination of organizational shifts within the Rangers and Seager’s personal affinity for Los Angeles influenced his decision to seek a return.
The trade package sent to Texas in return for Seager is rumored to include several top prospects, including a pair of promising arms and a highly touted shortstop, though official details have yet to be confirmed.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman described the acquisition as a “monumental moment for the franchise.”
“Corey is a proven winner,” Friedman said. “His track record speaks for itself, and bringing him back not only strengthens our roster but reaffirms our commitment to winning championships.”
Seager is expected to immediately slot back in as the Dodgers’ starting shortstop, likely pushing Mookie Betts back into a more permanent second base role and reshuffling the infield to maximize offensive output.
With Opening Day just weeks away, the Dodgers now appear to be all-in on another World Series push, and Corey Seager—once again donning Dodger Blue—is right at the heart of it.
