CHICAGO — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager faced live pitching Saturday in another step in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Seager could return to Texas' lineup as soon as next week.

The Rangers have started Josh Smith at shortstop during a bulk of Seager's time on the injured list. Smith would be expected to return to a super-utility role when the former MVP returns.

So he's going to be out for a while.” Pederson got hurt on the same day that Rangers shortstop Corey Seager faced live pitching in another step in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

CHICAGO — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager faced live pitching Saturday in another step in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Seager could return to Texas’ lineup as soon as next week. “It’s ...