NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 15 with lower back inflammation. Visited a specialist over the weekend, IL placement confirmed Monday. Realistic return around May 25 if inflammation clears quickly. Seager's chronic back issues make a longer stay possible. Michael Helman recalled.

STATUS UPDATE: Visiting a back specialist this week after persistent back tightness. The Rangers haven't placed him on the IL yet, but the visit suggests one is coming. Seager was hitting .280 with 7 HRs. Back issues in 31-year-olds tend to drag on — expect an IL stint within days.