Rangers activate shortstop and outfielder from injured list

The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener. Seager had missed 19 games with lower back inflammation. He had started 42 of the team's first 43 games before the injury and had not played since May 13. Langford had been out since April 22 with a right forearm strain. He missed 39 games.

Roster moves Utility player Cody Freeman and outfielder Alejandro Osuna were optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to clear roster space. Seager and Langford each played two rehab games at Double-A Frisco this week. Langford had also played two games with Round Rock.

Injury details Seager entered the injured list hitting .179 with seven home runs and 20 RBI. His strikeout rate stood at 27.5 percent over 182 plate appearances. Langford had hit .238 with one home run and four RBI in 20 games before the injury. He went 2 for 10 with five walks during four rehab appearances.