Texas Rangers infielders Corey Seager and Marcus Semien are finalists for the 2023 American League MVP Award, it was announced today. In addition, manager Bruce Bochy is a finalist for the 2023 American League Manager of the Year Award.
Seager had a dominant season despite having a pair of trips to the injured list. The Rangers shortstop slashed .327/.390/.623 in 119 games, leading the American League in doubles and being named a Gold Glove finalist. His 6.9 bWAR was good for fourth in the American League, and his 6.1 fWAR was third in the American League. Seager finished third in the National League MVP voting in 2016.