Seager and outfielder Evan Carter both went through rigorous live batting practice/game simulation sessions Monday before the Rangers game against Toronto. The sessions included at-bats against minor league pitchers, interspersed with fielding sessions to simulate the flow of a game.

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 going well with him,