Corey Seager is being shut down.
The Dodgers on Thursday announced they have placed the shortstop on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Los Angeles activated infielder Matt Beaty from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Chris Taylor is expected to take over at shortstop for Seager.
The Dodgers today activated IF Matt Beaty from the 10-day injured list and placed IF Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 12, with left hamstring strain.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 13, 2019
Seager suffered the injury Tuesday and was initially diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain but underwent an MRI for further evaluation on Wednesday. The team had feared Seager could miss 4-6 weeks with the injury, though a definitive timeline has yet to be determined.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he was hesitant to put a timetable on Seager’s return this early, but gave an optimistic estimate of "two-plus" weeks.
"We all feel bad for Corey," Roberts told reporters. "Obviously, very unfortunate, the way that he’s playing and what he means to our ballclub. With what he’s done to overcome two surgeries and get into good playing shape. He’ll get back on the rehab trail and we’ll get him back as soon as we can."
Seager, 25, missed most of last season to Tommy John surgery but was on a hot streak before getting hurt.
He is batting .278/.359/.468 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs in 66 games this season.