Dodgers News: Corey Seager Could see Minor League Rehab Very Soon
Earlier this week, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had some great news regarding injured shortstop Corey Seager. Of course, Seager has been out since mid-May with a fractured finger on his right hand suffered on a hit by pitch against the Marlins.
Initially, Roberts said “the floor” would be 4 weeks in terms of how long Corey would be sidelined. Now, approaching four weeks later, things are moving quickly for the 27-year-old.
Corey Seager has started taking two-handed swings hitting tennis balls, Dave Roberts said. Could ramp up to hitting baseballs soon. https://t.co/jiylB2BHsf
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) June 11, 2021
Ahead of Friday night’s game, Doc said that Seager had progressed to two-handed swings, hitting tennis balls for now.
I would assume here in the next couple of days, we’ll ramp up to (hitting) a major league baseball.
Once Seager progresses to hitting a real baseball, both in soft toss and in live batting practice, he’ll move on to a minor league rehab assignment. According to Dave Roberts, that could be in the window of the next two weeks. He expects the assignment to last about 7 games, but the Dodgers have fast-tracked their injured players on rehab assignments often this season, so take that with a grain of salt.
Seager has been able to run, throw, field and do just about every baseball activity since his injury — everything but swing a bat with both hands. For what it’s worth, Corey has said that he doesn’t expect his rehab assignment to drag on, it would be more about piling up at-bats more than building his stamina.
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Make sure the hand is Healed before they bring him back to the Dodgers!
I believe a tryout in the minor league is unnecessary and he need to join the The Dodgers asap.. This week delay going to triple A when he can jump back immediately. This is Corey Seager the MVP of the World Series. Get him back to the line up instead of wasting 7 days. Whats the matter with you people. No minor league
its proven to be effective in the minor league for players getting back into shape returning from an injury get their legs under them while in the minors. No need to go all-out as they need to do in the MLB. He’ll be back after 3-5 games. Lux is fine at SS for now. Dodgers winning 7-3 last 10 games without Corey!
Not for a week Joe. The minors still throw 90mph. I really think he can start playing pro. He really needs to get back and do what he does best.