Two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager expects to be ready for the start of spring training with the Texas Rangers after the shortstop’s second hernia surgery in less than eight months.

On a certain level, Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy is glad Shohei Ohtani is in the National League now. Ohtani, who started his Major League car

Seager underwent season-ending sports hernia surgery on his right side last Friday and will now spend a second consecutive offseason rehabbing from the same operation. The difference: His first surgery, in January, forced him to miss nearly all of spring training. The hope and belief is that this one won’t.

Julio Rodríguez homered twice to drive in five runs, George Kirby went six innings for his 13th victory and the AL wild card-chasing Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-2.

Josh Rojas got the Mariners on the board with a solo homer off Jacob deGrom in the third inning, and George Kirby pitched six quality innings for his second strong start against the Rangers this week.

Julio Rodríguez homered twice to drive in five runs, George Kirby went six innings for his 13th victory and the AL wild card-chasing Mariners beat the Rangers.