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Yankees Missed Out on $325M 'Match-Made-in-Heaven' MVP, World Series Champion
New York explored trading for Corey Seager to fill shortstop void, but deal never materialized.
Mar. 4, 2026 at 8:22pm
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The New York Yankees were reportedly interested in trading for Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager this offseason to fill their shortstop vacancy after top prospect Anthony Volpe was sidelined with a shoulder injury. However, the Rangers ultimately kept Seager, a two-time World Series champion, off the trade block. Analysts believe Seager would have been a "perfect fit" for the Yankees given his offensive skills and experience winning championships.
Why it matters
The Yankees are in need of a shortstop with Volpe's injury, and Seager would have provided a proven, star-caliber player at the position. Seager's championship pedigree and offensive prowess could have helped the Yankees return to the World Series, which they are eager to do after missing the playoffs in 2025.
The details
The Yankees explored trading for Seager after it was revealed that Volpe, their top prospect, would be sidelined for at least four months with a shoulder injury. Seager, who is entering his age-32 season, has two World Series titles and an MVP award on his resume. Analysts believed he would have been an ideal fit for the Yankees' lineup and short porch at Yankee Stadium. However, the Rangers ultimately decided to keep Seager and not trade him to the Yankees or any other team.
- The Yankees open the 2026 season in San Francisco against the Giants on March 25.
- Anthony Volpe is not expected to be ready for the Yankees' Opening Day roster and may not return until sometime in April or May.
The players
Corey Seager
A two-time World Series champion and former MVP who plays shortstop for the Texas Rangers.
Anthony Volpe
The Yankees' top prospect who is sidelined for at least four months with a shoulder injury.
Aaron Boone
The manager of the New York Yankees.
Brian Cashman
The general manager of the New York Yankees.
What they’re saying
“To me, Seager would have been the perfect fit, and he's a guy who's been talked about and linked to the Yankees for quite some time because of the swing, because of the short porch, because of his ability and his skill set. Seager is just… and the Yankees feel like that match-made-in-heaven, perfect fit. But it did not go down.”
— Tommy Lagauer, WFAN host
What’s next
The Yankees will continue to explore options to fill their shortstop vacancy, with Volpe's recovery timeline still uncertain. If Seager's name comes up again in trade discussions, the Yankees will likely be one of the first teams to inquire about a deal.
The takeaway
The Yankees' failure to land Corey Seager, a proven star and championship-winning shortstop, is a missed opportunity that could haunt them if Volpe's recovery is delayed or he struggles upon his return. The team's shortstop situation remains unsettled heading into the 2026 season.
