The Rangers announced this afternoon that theyve activated star shortstop from the injured list. was optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for Seagers return to the roster. In addition, the Rangers announced the righty has cleared waivers and been given an outright a signment to Triple-A. Seager, 31, was shelved with a hamstring strain on April 23 and returns after a minimum stay on the IL. For the time being, however, hes in the lineup at DH with continuing to cover shortstop for Seager. That seems to suggest that Seager is healthy enough to hit at this point but not fully recovered from his hamstring strain, so the Rangers are planning to be careful with him when it comes to fielding. Struggling DH remains in the lineup today at first base, with newly-promoted first baseman headed to the bench to make room for Seager. Its unclear how long the Rangers intend to use Seager in a DH-only capacity, but for however long that lasts it seems Pederson and Crim will need to battle for playing time. Regardle s of how the first base situation plays out or when Seager returns to his short, his return is welcome news for a beleaguered Rangers lineup. Texas has sported one of the leagues weakest offenses this year thanks in large part to the struggles of Pederson, , and . Seagers recent absence didnt help matters, and with him back in the lineup and Burger at Triple-A for a reset it Marcus Morris Sr. Jersey s po sible the changes could help the clubs lineup get going. Seagers trademark power hasnt shown itself much so far this year, but the Rangers star hitter has still managed a 131 wRC+ while hitting .286/.345/.468 overall in 21 games this year. Going to Triple-A to make room for Seager is Ornelas. The 24-year-old has been an up-and-down depth piece for the Rangers over the past three seasons and has appeared in just 30 MLB games total. A career .184/.245/.224 hitter in the microscopic sample, he went hitle s in six plate appearances with a walk and three strikeouts during his brief time up with the big league club this year. Hell head back to the teams Round Rock affiliate and wait for his next opportunity, though his lackluster .146/.269/.146 slash line at Triple-A to open the year will need to improve in a big way for Ornelas to get a more serious look in the majors than his current role as an emergency depth piece. As for Dunning, its the second time the right-hander has cleared waivers this year. He came up for a single three-inning appearance in the majors earlier this week but was cut from the roster immediately thereafter, leaving him to head back to the minors with a 6.00 ERA on the year. Dunning could theoretically choose to reject an outright a signment and test free agency, though in doing so he would forfeit the remainder of his $2.66MM salary this year. That makes the most likely outcome that Dunning will once again accept his outright a signment and pitch for Round Rock until he gets another opportunity in the majors. Montrezl Harrell Jersey