OFFICIAL: Corey Seager Officially Signs Lifetime Contract with Texas Rangers – Becoming an Irreplaceable New Icon of Arlington Baseball
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager stood at home plate in Globe Life Field, a Texas sunset spilling through the open roof, as he signed the contract that will define his career and perhaps an era of Rangers baseball. With tears in his eyes and a smile he couldn’t hide, the 30-year-old shortstop announced a lifetime agreement with the Texas Rangers worth a reported $500 million, ensuring he will wear the red, white, and blue for the remainder of his playing days.
“I will be with the Rangers until the last day of my career,” Seager said during the ceremony, his voice steady but emotional. “This is more than just a team — this is my family.”
For a franchise that claimed its first World Series title only a year ago, the signing feels like a statement of intent: the Rangers are here to stay among baseball’s elite. Seager, who was named World Series MVP during the team’s historic 2023 run, has been the centerpiece of Texas’ resurgence since signing a 10-year deal in 2021. But this new contract eclipses even that landmark, marking him as the face of the franchise for the rest of his career.
General manager Chris Young called the deal “a partnership built on trust, excellence, and a shared vision for sustained success.” Fans, many clad in Seager jerseys, roared their approval as team officials unveiled a giant banner reading “Forever a Ranger.”
Seager’s path to this moment has been as steady as his smooth swing. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, he quickly emerged as one of the game’s premier shortstops, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2016 and a World Series MVP in 2020. When he signed with Texas, some wondered if he could replicate that success away from the bright lights of Los Angeles. Instead, he elevated the Rangers into perennial contenders, delivering clutch postseason performances and setting a quiet, confident tone in the clubhouse.
“He’s the ultimate professional,” said manager Bruce Bochy. “The way he prepares, the way he leads by example — Corey represents everything we want this organization to stand for.”
The lifetime deal also underscores a broader shift for the Rangers, who have invested heavily in talent and infrastructure to keep pace in the fiercely competitive American League West. Locking in their star shortstop sends a clear message to fans and rivals alike: Texas intends to compete for championships for years to come.
For Seager, the decision was as much about community as it was about baseball. “From the moment my family and I arrived in Texas, we felt the warmth of this city and this fan base,” he said. “This isn’t just where I play — it’s where I belong.”
As fireworks lit up the Arlington sky and fans chanted his name, Seager raised his Rangers cap to the crowd, a gesture of gratitude and commitment. In a sport where loyalty often bends to business, the night felt like something rare — a promise that transcends contracts and box scores.
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