Heyman Pushes Yankees To Chase Corey Seager Despite $325M Risk

Jon Heyman has a bold idea for the New York Yankees. He wants the team to chase Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager. The plan involves moving Seager to third base. This comes after the team acquired Ryan McMahon before the 2025 trade deadline. But McMahon’s defense has slipped and his hitting has gotten worse. Heyman thinks the current options at third base are not good enough. He wrote on Sunday evening that the “Yankees’ most obvious outside options for third base aren’t exactly game changers.” The insider suggests the Bronx Bombers need to think outside the box. The Long-Shot Proposal Heyman believes the Yankees should make a long-shot play for Seager. He wrote, “I say make a long-shot play for star Rangers shortstop Corey Seager with the idea of moving him to third base.” The Rangers have signaled they are willing to trade top talent. President of baseball operations Chris Young confirmed that Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Corey Seager are available. The goal is to gain financial flexibility for the team. Two World Series titles and two World Series MVP awards belong to Seager. The Rangers secured their inaugural championship in 2023 thanks to his leadership. His career stats show a .284 batting average and an .860 OPS. These numbers prove he is one of the best offensive shortstops in the game. The Contract and Injury Hurdles The deal faces massive obstacles. Seager is signed to a 10-year, $325 million contract. He has about $165 million left to earn through 2031. He is set to make $31.5 million each season. The deal has no team options and ends in 2031. Seager is now 32 years old. He has a very checkered injury history. He has not played 150 games since 2022. He has appeared in 120 contests just once since that year. In 2026, he battled injuries again and recently underwent elbow surgery. In 2026, Seager played just 102 games and posted a career-low 106 OPS+. Some fans worry about the risk. @RyanGarciaMLB of @JustBBMedia noted, according to Heavy.com , “I think there’s serious collapse risk here, but the idea of acquiring someone who would likely project as a 70 defender at 3B with a 120-130 wRC+ is *exactly* what the Yankees need. Unsure.” The proposal includes a twist. The proposal keeps Seager at shortstop and moves top prospect George Lombard Jr. to third base. A Bold Move for the Bronx The Yankees need offense at third base. Seager’s bat could provide that spark. His postseason credentials are undeniable. He has a .736 OPS in 102 games with 20 home runs and 51 RBIs in 2026. The Rangers are open to trading him to get flexibility. The Yankees have the resources to make a blockbuster deal. But the injury history and huge salary make this a risky move. The team must decide if the potential upside is worth the danger. Seager is smack dab in the middle of his massive contract. The deal expires in 2031 with no options. The proposal is considered a long shot by many observers.