The Texas Rangers are hoping for a healthier season from Corey Seager after the star shortstop underwent surgery to address a bone spur in his right elbow.

Seager had the procedure on Tuesday, according to reports from MLB.com. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young revealed last week that the shortstop had been dealing with the issue for multiple months.

Despite the injury, Seager did not require an Injured-List stint specifically for his elbow. The procedure is not expected to affect his availability for the 2027 season, giving Texas an encouraging outlook for one of its most important players.

Seager's elbow surgery adds to a growing list of health concerns that have affected his availability over the past several seasons.

The shortstop appeared in 102 games in each of the past two campaigns, continuing a trend of declining playing time since his first season with Texas in 2022, when he recorded 663 plate appearances.

His 2026 season was interrupted by two separate stints on the IL because of back inflammation. He also missed time after being placed on the seven-day concussion IL.

Although the exact timeline of his elbow issue remains unclear, Young's comments indicate that Seager was managing the problem for a substantial portion of the season.

The multiple injuries made it difficult for the 32-year-old to establish consistency, particularly during the first half. Seager ultimately finished the season batting .271 with 21 home runs and 50 RBIs, falling short of the offensive production Texas has come to expect from him.

However, he showed signs of improvement after returning from the injured list in late July. Seager hit .269 over the final two months, adding 10 home runs while looking more comfortable at the plate.

His late-season performance provided some optimism heading into the offseason, although his ability to remain healthy will be a significant factor in determining his impact next year.

Seager remains a central figure in Texas' long-term plans. The five-time All-Star signed a 10-year, $325 million contract before the 2022 season and has five years remaining on the agreement.

He is scheduled to earn $31 million annually over the next five seasons, making his health especially important as the Rangers attempt to return to postseason contention.

Texas has missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons since winning the World Series in 2023. Keeping Seager in the lineup consistently would provide a major boost to an offense that needs greater stability.

The Rangers will hope the elbow procedure helps eliminate one lingering issue, allowing Seager to enter Spring Training without the same concern that followed him throughout 2026.

Seager was not the only Texas player dealing with an injury at the end of the season.

Third baseman Josh Jung suffered a nondisplaced fracture in his right hand after being hit by a pitch from Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan. He is not expected to require surgery, and the injury should not affect his availability for 2027.

Catcher Danny Jansen also underwent a procedure to remove a bone growth from his right hand. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training after an injury-interrupted season.

While those developments provide additional encouragement, Seager's recovery will be particularly important to Texas. If the shortstop can stay healthy for a full season, the Rangers will have a better chance of getting their offense back on track in 2027.