Once the World Series ends, the Texas Rangers will have approximately one month to complete as many moves as possible. This is unlikely to be a typical offseason.

MLB and the MLB Players Association appear headed toward a work stoppage if they cannot agree on a new collective bargaining agreement by Dec. 1. Such a stoppage would prevent the Rangers from conducting business until a new agreement is reached.

If president of baseball operations Chris Young intends to make substantial changes, November will be the time to act. Unlike in previous years, Young may be more willing to trade players from the MLB roster.

Moving Corey Seager would be difficult. He has earned 10-and-5 rights after spending 10 years in MLB and five with Texas. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, that gives him a full no-trade clause, meaning he must approve any deal.

Texas would also need to complete a trade before a potential Dec. 1 work stoppage. Trading Seager would acknowledge concerns about both his contract and availability. He is owed $31.5 million per season for another five years.

He also had three Injured List stints in 2026 and has missed considerable time in each of the past four seasons.

When healthy, Seager remains highly productive. However, Texas must evaluate the potential return during the remainder of the 32-year-old’s contract and the limited financial flexibility it creates when he cannot play.

Seager, a five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, turns 33 next April. He endured his least productive offensive season with Texas, hitting a career-low .227 with 20 home runs, 51 RBIs and a .736 OPS in 102 games.

Seager’s disappointing year could create an opportunity for teams such as the Atlanta Braves to acquire him while his trade value is lower than usual.

The Rangers reached a crossroads after finishing 80-82 and missing the postseason for a third consecutive year. They must decide whether to keep building around expensive veterans or reshape the roster by moving some of their largest contracts.

Seager is still owed $31.5 million annually through 2031. Any interested team would need to accept a significant financial commitment, but he could provide the lineup change it needs as longtime pieces begin losing effectiveness.

His availability remains a concern because he has not played more than 123 games in any of the past four seasons.

Seager still brings a powerful left-handed swing, extensive October experience and the composure required to perform under pressure.

He can transform a lineup when healthy because pitchers must approach him carefully, creating opportunities for those hitting around him.

His leadership also carries value for a team pursuing immediate success. Seager understands demanding situations, prepares consistently and rarely appears overwhelmed by the moment.

His market is alive, but his control over any destination means Texas cannot treat him like an ordinary trade candidate.