Faced with a rising payroll and potential luxury tax penalties, the Texas Rangers seem poised to move on from some players who were instrumental in their run to the 2023 World Series title.

In what suddenly looms as a tantalizing opportunity for the Mets, Corey Seager apparently can be had in a trade with the Texas Rangers. David Stearns should be first in line to make it happen.

Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported that if the Texas Rangers need to significantly lower payroll, it would "all but force" the team to trade All-Star shortstop Corey Seager. He noted that Seager has a limited no-trade clause,

The Texas Rangers are thought to be cutting payroll this upcoming season, so how can the New York Yankees benefit off them doing so?

Seager signed a 10-year, $325 million deal with the Texas Rangers in 2021. HE was named an All-Star in his first three seasons with the Rangers and helped them win a World Series. He is a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger.

While a no-trade clause isn't a total roadblock, it's still an obstacle for the Atlanta Braves in their effort to find a bat at shortstop

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