Corey Seager's absence from the Dodgers' NLCS roster was a surprise, but bad backs are bad backs. If the Dodgers, who have a 2-0 NLCS lead right now, make the World Series, however, they may very well have Seager back. Prior to Sunday's Game 2 of the National League Championship Series presented by Camping World, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said injured shortstop Corey Seager is improving as he recovers from a sprained lower back.