Checking in on the Mariners’ two electric pitching prospects, plus other news from around the league.

Corey Seager gives the Rangers the lead with an opposite-field two-run home run in the bottom of the 6th inning

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has not played since May 13.

The New York Yankees love to platoon, and skipper Aaron Boone has made that known over the past few years. With analytics changing the game and trying to get favorable matchups every single day at the plate, he probably needs another right-handed bat or two for him to run the team the way he wants.

Two key pieces took a big step toward their returns to the Rangers’ lineup on Tuesday. Shortstop Corey Seager (lower back inflammation) and outfielder Wyatt Langford (Grade 1 right flexor strain) both made rehab appearances in Double-A Frisco’s game against Springfield on Tuesday at Riders Field.